(Brassica oleracea) We tend to listen to what Marko and Hanako of Midori Farm in Quilcene, WA (producers of our favorite sauerkrauts) have to say about cabbage, so when Marko told me ‘Dowinda’ was one of his favorite storage varieties a couple years back, that was about as good an endorsement as any trial result. Vigorous and uniform, it produces medium to large, oblong (but not pointed), dense, green heads that are very cold-hardy and store well into the winter. The eating quality makes it a storage standout, very sweet and crisp. Highly recommended.
100 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.

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Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors in late Spring.

Transplant out 4-6 week-old plants (June/July).

Direct seed late Spring.

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.

Cabbage, 'Dowinda'