(Brassica oleracea) Columbia is a market-worthy reselection of an old cultivar that came to us by way of Nash Huber out in Sequim, WA, who grew it by the acre. Columbia is a quick to mature, split resistant, round green cabbage showing good uniformity of gorgeous medium size, dense heads. Great summer cropper for all your slaw needs. (We formerly called this variety "Nash's Summer Green"). OP cabbages have largely been abandoned for hybrids in the seed industry so it is always especially gratifying to be able to offer high quality varieties such as this to show what is possible. 70 days. UO
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.
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.
