Leaf cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. Acephala – Brassicaceae
Description
Height – 8 to 12 inches
Spread – 8 to 12 inches
Root Depth – Normal depth to which roots reach
Hardiness – Very hardy, can tolerate heavy frost
Exposure – Partial Shade, needs 4 to 6 hours of sun per day
Planting
Depth – 1/4 to 1/2 inch
Extensive Spacing
In Row – Spacing between plants within row in inches
Between Rows – Spacing between rows in inches
Intensive Spacing – 1 per square foot
Direct Seed
Spring – From 5 weeks prior to last expected frost to 2 weeks after last expected frost
Fall – From 8 weeks prior to first expected frost to 6 weeks prior to first expected frost
Transplant
Spring Inside – From 12 weeks prior to last expected frost to 4 weeks prior to last expected frost
Spring Outside – From 5 weeks prior to last expected frost to 2 weeks after last expected frost
Fall Inside – From 16 weeks prior to first expected frost to 12 weeks prior to first expected frost
Fall Outside – From 8 weeks prior to first expected frost to 6 weeks prior to first expected frost
Succession – One spring planting; one additional fall planting, if necessary
Requirements
Germination – 40°F to 70°F
Growth
Soil – 60°F to 70°F
Air – 40°F to 70°F
pH – 6.0 to 7.0
Watering – Heavy, 1 1/2″ per week
Fertilizer – Heavy feeder, one main application of fertilizer and supplemental applications once every 2 weeks.
Duration
Germination – Amount of days to germination
Maturity – 7 to 10 weeks
Harvest – Length of harvest in weeks
