Golden Acre Cabbage Seeds (Organic)

Golden Acre Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) is an early, compact heirloom cabbage producing uniform, tightly folded round heads 5 to 7 inches in diameter. Its small plants can be spaced closer than other cabbages, making it ideal for small gardens and raised beds. Yellows disease resistant, Organic, and Non-GMO.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Brassica oleracea (Hardy Annual)
• Type: Early heirloom cabbage, Organic, Non-GMO
• Days to maturity: 65 days
• Germination: 5-10 days at 45 F soil temperature
• Sun: Partial sun
• Planting depth: 1/4" to 1/2"
• Spacing after thinning: 15" to 18"
• Height at maturity: 12" to 15", heads 5" to 7" across
• Seeds per pack: approx 50 (bulk approx 28,496 per 1/4 lb)

Best for

• Small gardens and raised beds
• Spring and fall cool-season planting
• Coleslaw, stir-fries, and steaming
• Soups and stews
• Market growers wanting uniform heads

How to grow

Sow 1/4" to 1/2" deep in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, germinating in 5 to 10 days. Grow in partial sun and thin or transplant to 15" to 18" apart, closer than most cabbages thanks to the compact habit. This cold-tolerant variety performs in both spring and fall gardens and resists Yellows disease.

Flavor profile

Sweet and mild with crisp, tender leaves and a firm texture that holds up in cooking.

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