Cabbage Savoy Superior Perfection

Description

Cabbage Savoy Superior Perfection

Cabbage Savoy Superior Perfection (Plant/Arc) is a unique variety with crinkly deep-green leaves and great taste These seedling aphids can certainly be controlled and even eradicated, but how many freshly planted culinary plantings have we got that are left for gardeners and lovers of flavors with those dense clusters as well? Cold hardy cabbage, growing best in cooler areas and doing well in fertile soil with good drainage. Similarly, its unique aesthetic and wonderful flavor encourage it to be used in salads or cooked dishes providing a sophisticated air with just the right hint of taste. It is not just the beauty in the Superior Perfection that captures attention but also its consistency and tasteful addition to a plethora of recipes.

Cultivation advice for Cabbage Savoy Superior Perfection

• Growing Savoy Superior Perfection cabbage keypoints:
• When to Plant: Begin seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before final frost or direct sow into well-draining soil as soon as it can be worked.
• Light and Soil: Full sun; well-drained, rich soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5
• Depth & Spacing: Sow on the basic level beneath loose soil 18-24 inches apart.
• Weed Control- Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and hopefully suppress some weed growth; keep mulch back a little bit from plant base.
• Fertilizing: Mix compost or balanced fertilizer into the soil before planting, then provide supplemental feedings if needed throughout the season.
• Pest Control: Install physical barriers such as netting or row covers to deter cabbage worms and aphids; check for pests, diseases a on regular basis.

• HARVESTING

• When to Harvest: Firm heads 6-8 inches in diameter may be cut from the base, and used fresh or stored for up to two weeks at cold but not freezing temperatures.
• Companion Planting: Companion plant with thyme or chamomile to repel insect pests and encourage growth.
• Continual Sowing: Sow at 3 week intervals for continuous harvest; fall sowings for winter crop.
• Culinary: Soups, stir frys etc… can be steamed or sautéed and is a very easy item to cook with.
• Temperature Requirements: Grows best at cooler temperatures, shield from heat with shadecloth or plant in the fall.
• Air: Make sure your plants have proper spacing to breathe, ensure good air circulation by thinning out overcrowded seedlings.
• Moisture: Mulch to keep moisture in soil, Soil must be consistently moist (wet soil = root rot for lentils)
• Feed with balanced fertilizer to maintain soil fertility in the Fertilizer ApplicationContainer; supplement as needed during growth.
• Support for Heads- When growing large heads, the leaves should be tied gently to allow support. This helps in reducing any chances of splitting.
• Pest control: Check to see if there are any pests such as slugs, snails or cabbage loopers and either use something natural to deter them or put a barrier between your plants.
• Hygiene practices: Keep gardens clean, don’t water over head to avoid diseases.
• Harvest Timing: Avoid quality loss or splitting by harvesting heads before they become too loose.
• Usage Tips: Due to its thick leaves, treat with slow cooking method in order to produce a softer and meltingly Savoy Superior Perfection cabbage.