Cabbage 'Golden Acre'
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Compact and Early Maturing Variety
Golden Acre Cabbage (Brassica oleracea), offered by OSC Seeds
A compact, early-maturing Copenhagen-type cabbage ideal for small spaces. Its solid, round heads weigh approximately 2 kg and measure 15 to 17 cm in diameter. This heritage variety, mentioned as early as 1927, is bolt-resistant and thrives even in poorer soils.
Spread: Not applicable
Plant height: Not specified
Packet size: Approx. 475 seeds
Companion plants: Beets, celery, carrots
Incompatible plants: Strawberries, tomatoes
How to Grow:
Start seeds indoors in a soilless mix 5 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 6 mm deep and maintain a temperature of 20 °C for successful germination within 7–10 days. After germination, grow seedlings at a slightly cooler temperature, then harden off and transplant outdoors by late May. Space plants 45 cm apart in rows 75 cm apart.
Perfect for an early harvest, this compact and bolt-resistant cabbage is an excellent choice for small gardens and home growers.
