Cabbage, 'Columbia'


(Brassica oleracea) A market-worthy re-selection of an old cultivar from Nash Huber out in Sequim, WA, Columbia is a quick to mature, split resistant, round green cabbage showing good uniformity of gorgeous medium size, dense heads. Great summer cropper to get the kraut season rolling early. (We formerly called this variety "Nash's Summer Green").
70 days. NF

Packet: 100 seeds

*This seed has tested negative for both Black Leg (Phoma lingam) and Black Rot (Xanthomonas campestris) as required by the WA Dept of Ag crucifer seed quarantine.

Product Code: CAB-NS-pkt

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Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before your last hard frost. 

Transplant out 4-6  week-old plants.

Direct seed early Spring.

Can be sown early Spring until 3 months before your first Fall frost date.

Note: Seedlings will tolerate light frosts. 

PLANTING DEPTH:

1/4"

SPACING:

18-24" in rows 18-30" apart.

EMERGENCE:

4-10 days @ soil temp 60-75F.

LIGHT:

Full sun to part shade

FERTILITY:

Moderate-Heavy. Slow-release fertilizers are beneficial for extended harvests of bunching greens. Prefers well-drained, evenly moist soil with moderate, balanced fertility and a pH between 6.0-7.5. 

ADDITIONAL NOTES: 

Prefers cooler seasons of Spring and Fall but will tolerate high heat. 

Cold-hardy and will survive moderate frost. 

Floating row covers can help protect against flea beetles.