{"product_id":"tiara-f1-cabbage-25-seeds","title":"Tiara F1 Cabbage: 25 seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"long-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarly maturing, dense mini cabbage suited for successions and tight planting spaces.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeads are of exceptional quality, densely packed with sweet, flavorful leaves that are crisp, juicy and perfect for fresh use. Round mini heads with short cores grow on compact plants and are an excellent option for CSA boxes, succession planting and small garden spaces. From our partners at Bejo Seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini cabbage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fresh market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly uniform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-3 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDays to Maturity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e57 DAYS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note-1-parent smaller-screen\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHigh Mowing ensures all seed lots of this variety are independently tested for the diseases black rot (\u003ci\u003eXanthomonas campestris pv. campestris\u003c\/i\u003e) and black leg (\u003ci\u003eLeptosphaeria maculans\u003c\/i\u003e, anamorph\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhoma lingam\u003c\/i\u003e). Only seed lots that test negative for black rot and black leg are released for sale.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note-1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCULTURAL INFO\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabbage is a hardy biennial in the \u003ci\u003eBrassicaceae\u003c\/i\u003e family, sharing species name \u003ci\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/i\u003e with cauliflower, broccoli, collards, kale, brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi. Cabbage varieties encompass many shapes, colors and textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBall head\u003c\/b\u003e – the most common spherical shape includes varieties that are bred for early maturity (Primax), sauerkraut (Kaitlin), and winter storage, (Impala). Ball head cabbages can be red or green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArrowhead-\u003c\/b\u003e these lovely cone shaped cabbages are often on the small side and best for fresh market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSavoyed - \u003c\/b\u003ethe savoy type has deeply veined, curly leaves that make for a very attractive head which has great cold tolerance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrassica rapa var. Pekinensis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNapa – \u003c\/b\u003ealso known as Chinese cabbage, this type has a similar shape to romaine lettuce. It has broad white midribs and pale green tender savoyed leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Nutrients and Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabbages prefer well drained fertile soil that is within the range of 6.0-7.5 pH. A general guideline is 2-3 lbs of 8-16-16 fertilizer over 100 sq ft of garden area two weeks before planting.  If boron is not present in your soils, consider adding 1 Tbs per 100 sq ft. Best quality arises from loose well drained fertile soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeding Depth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efor fresh market 10-18”; for storage and processing 18-24”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efor fresh market 12-18\", for storage and processing 18-34”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Sow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow when daytime soil temps warm to 75°F. Start seeds indoors or in cold frames 4-6 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75°F but seeds will germinate in soils as cool as 50°F. Early varieties can be transplanted after danger of hard frost has passed. Mid-late season storage or processing types can be transplanted in June-early July for fall harvest. Napa cabbages are best direct seeded or transplanted in mid-May for July harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabbage is mature when the tight outer leaf of the head begins to fold back on itself. Cut heads flat on underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabbage is best stored at 32°F, with high humidity and good air circulation. Green, actively growing, disease-free heads keep best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePest Info\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabbage looper, imported cabbage worm, and diamondback moth are of the \u003ci\u003eLepidoptera \u003c\/i\u003eorder and can thus be controlled by \u003ci\u003eBacillus thuringiensis\u003c\/i\u003e (such as Dipel DF) and\/or spinosad (such as Entrust™), preferentially in rotation with one another to prevent selection of resistant individuals (check with your certifier before applying).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect plants from flea beetles by using floating row covers in the early season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot maggots can be controlled by applying beneficial nematodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisease Info\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack rot (\u003ci\u003eXanthomonas campestris pv. campestris)\u003c\/i\u003e first appears as V-shaped, yellow lesions at leaf margin. Infected plants should be pulled up immediately, and plantings should never be worked during wet conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusarium yellows, caused by the bacteria \u003ci\u003eFusarium oxysporum\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ef. sp. conglutinan\u003c\/i\u003e, manifests as yellowing of the lower leaves 2-4 weeks after transplanting.  Yellowing moves to upper leaves and ultimately causes wilt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFungal diseases can be prevented by spraying with copper hydroxide (such as Champion WP™and\/or oxidate (such as Storox™), but are best prevented by production practices that build soil and promote vigorous plant growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClubroot is a soil borne disease which stunts the roots of the plants so that they are not able to develop normally. Rotate crops and add lime to raise soil pH to 7.2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Bloomery LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40921474498583,"sku":"2348.1","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9338\/6263\/files\/Tiaracabbage.jpg?v=1708628678","url":"https:\/\/www.thebloomeryky.org\/products\/tiara-f1-cabbage-25-seeds","provider":"The Bloomery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}