Expectation Cabbage
Improved Expect! All the same characteristics as Expect with better thrips tolerance and CMS. With a short core and a dense pale green interior, heads stay clean, and store well into late spring! Matures in 100-110 days from transplant. Approx. 100 seeds/pkg.
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Growing Information
Planting:
Plant seeds 1⁄4" deep and space 20-24" apart. Transplant or thin small plants to 15-18 inches apart in rows 30-36 inches apart. Transplants can be started in April for May planting. Transplant after 4-6 weeks. Use a starter fertilizer, soaking the root ball thoroughly prior to transplanting. Direct seed in late spring, as seedlings can tolerate a light frost. Cabbage can be direct seeded up until mid-late June for a continuous harvest. Soil temperature should be 21-26 degrees C for optimal germination in 4-7 days.
Growing:
Cabbage prefers full sun, but will tolerate part shade. Prepare a rich, loose soil that holds moisture well and has pH level of 6.0-6.5. Cabbage is a heavy feeder and will also benefit from applications of boron, calcium and magnesium, particularly during the early stages of growth.
Harvest:
Heads are ready when firm and when the interior is dense. Heads will split when over mature; rapid growth due to excess moisture and fertility will also cause splitting.
Sowing Rate:
Allow 125g/acre if growing transplants; 500g/acre if direct seeding