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Botanical Interests® Cabbage 1 Kilo Slow Bolt Napa - 300 mg (~80 seeds)
Also called napa cabbage, 'One Kilo Slow Bolt' has a delicate flavor, a soft texture in between that of lettuce and regular cabbage, and tight heads have a creamy yellow interior. Grows with ease in fall, and can be sown in spring if care is taken to protect young plants from temperatures of 50°F or below, which may cause plants to bolt. Grows best at 60°-65°F.
Sowing Tips:
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date for a summer crop or 8 to 10 weeks before your average first fall frost date for a fall crop. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 75°-85°F. Persistent temperatures of 50°F or below while plants are young can cause bolting (premature flowering), cover as necessary.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date transplanting after your average last frost date, and 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outdoors in summer for a fall crop. Sow in biodegradable pots to avoid root disturbance. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for a cool-season harvest.
Days to Emerge: 7–12 days
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"–18"
Row Spacing: 24"–30"
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin (and eat!) to 1 every 12"–18"
Variety Info:
Days to Maturity: 50–55 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Unknown
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial, grown as an annual
Plant Dimensions: About 9" tall, 20" wide including lateral leaves; the head is about 11" tall and 7" wide
Variety Info: Outer leaves are green and white with a yellowish-green interior. Leaves have a lightly crinkled texture at maturity and have a sweet flavor. Mature, trimmed heads weigh 2–2 ½ pounds. 'One Kilo Slow Bolt' is a wong bok/napa type cabbage.
Attributes: Good for Containers
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