Ornamental kale pigeon Mix color Seeds
Ornamental kale pigeon Mix round-leaf Brassica (Flowering Kale). Looking like large, exotic flowers this series has a robust habit and are perfect for fall and spring gardens.
Plants are 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 centimeters) in height, 12 to 14 inches (30 to 35 centimeters) in width.
Available in Purple, Red, Victoria (Pink), and White
Ornamental kale pigeon Mix Cabbage heads generally range from 1 to 8 pounds (0.5 to 4 kg), and can be green, purple and white. Smooth-leafed firm-headed green cabbages are the most common, with smooth-leafed red and crinkle-leafed savoy cabbages of both colors seen more rarely.
Ornamental kale pigeon Mix This cool-season crop grows best when daytime temperatures are in the 60s F. Direct-seed or transplant spring crops for fresh use in summer. Plant fall crops for winter storage or sauerkraut. Lifecycle: annual
Ease-of-care: moderately difficult, Requires good soil, timely planting and protection from pests.
Common name | Flower colours | Bloom time | Height | Difficulty |
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wild cabbage, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, broccoflower, kale, borecole, collards, gai laan, kai lan, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, knol-kohl, purple sprouting, sprouting broccoli, calabrese. | – | Winter | Height: 1 to 2 feetSpread: 1.5 to 3 feet | Easy to moderate |
Planting and care
The planting season for cabbage is quite long. Early cabbage should be transplanted as soon as possible so that it can mature before summertime heat. If you have been wondering when to plant cabbage plants, you should know that several varieties are available at different maturity times so you can have a harvest all summer long.
When thinking about when to plant cabbage plants, you should remember that hardened plants can be very tolerant of frosts. Therefore, you can plant these early in the spring with other cool season vegetables. Late cabbage can be started during mid-summer, but remember that they won’t develop a head until fall.
Sunlight | Soil | Water | Temperature | Fertilizer |
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Cabbage needs at least 6 hours of full sun each day; more is better. | Requires well-drained soil, fertile soil high in organic matter, pH 6.0 to 7.5. Can tolerate slightly alkaline soil. This heavy feeder also needs plentiful, consistent moisture. | Water regularly, applying 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week if it doesn t rain. | Germination temperature: 45 F to 85 F – Will germinate at soil temperatures as low as 40 F. | Fertilize plants again with a liquid fertilizer such as fish emulsion or 20-20-20 after they begin to develop new leaves and when they start forming heads. |
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