Cabbage Greyhound Plant Seeds

Description

Cabbage Greyhound Plant Seeds

Cabbage Greyhound Plant Seeds is an old favourite early variety, producing tight-pointed heads of excellent flavour. The great old favorite Greyhound is one of the earliest summer cabbages with pointed heads and a reliable solid internal structure. Its compact, pointed heads form quickly with very little loose outer leaves so spacings can be closer than other types. Sow as late as the end of July for an October cutting crop.

Cultivation Advice for Cabbage Greyhound Plant Seeds

• When To Plant: Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, or sow directly outside in the early spring and late summer for a fall harvest.
• Site: Select a sunny location with well-drained fertile soil (pH 6.0-7.5).
• Direct seed ½ inch deep, transplant (12-18″)
• Watering: Water consistently to maintain an even moisture for newly planted plants; water deeply and infrequently as young plant establishes.
• Care: Mulch to keep moist and suppress weeds (black plastic optional); fertilize with compost or nitrogen-rich fertilizer keeping it 2 inches from the stem; protect from pests by covering plants with netting or row covers.
• Harvest and Storage: Harvest when heads are dense; store in a cool, moist environment such as the vegetable crisper of your refrigerator.
• Tips: Onions, beets and herbs are healthy complements; Rotation of crops that suggests up to 4-years before next planting in previous site Should frost protection by cloche for improved results – especially variety-colored roots.