PLANTS SHIP MID-MAY+ (except fruit trees), SEEDS SHIP ANYTIME, CANADA ONLY. LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE (incl. fruit trees, Ottawa) DEADON SAVOY CABBAGE | id:21804 | Brassica oleracea | Ecologically grown | Biennial | Hybrid While its lovely savoyed pinkish-purple outer leaves dusted with grey are often used for garnish, while its light green interior is great for salads and cole-slaw. The outer color intensifies as temperatures cool in the fall. Sets solid medium-large 3–6 lb heads of 6–10″ diameter with densely packed innermost leaves that are very sweet with a spicy nip. Dead certain to be a flavorful cool-weather treat. Cold tolerant. Tested negative for BR and BL. Vitamins+: B6, B9+, C++, K+, Ca, K, Mn, P Companion plants: Alliums, Sage, Rosemary, Celery, Nasturtium. Far from: Tomato. Planting tip: Soaking in warm water for up to 12H is recommended for improved germination. Direct sow when the °T reaches above 23°C. Can be started indoors 4-6 weeks before planting.|| Harvesting tip: Harvest when the outer leaf begins to fall off. Storage tip: Store at 0°C at 95% humidity & good air circulation.
Seed depth:1/2″ Direct, Plant spacing:10-18” – M 18-34” – L, Row spacing:24-36”, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:3, Germination:4-10 days/jrs, 10-30°C Optimally:16-21°C, Maturity:105 days/jrs, Height: 18-24″, Width: 12-18″, Cold tolerance:-12°C (See Envelope below) Gaia Organics, 399 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1V 1C9 (near Gatineau, Quebec) 613-219-8463 (see the envelope below)
