Charleston Wakefield Cabbage

(Brassica oleracea) A larger, later selection of Early Jersey Wakefield developed in the 1880's by the F.W. Bogiano Co.  Excellent early to mid-season cabbage produces 4-6lb conical shaped heads well-suited for fresh eating, cooking, and kraut-making.  Often planted as a spring cabbage, but also suitable for fall planting.  75-85 days to harvest.  Approx. 100 seeds/pkt.

CULTURE:  Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.  Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked or approximately 4-5 weeks before last frost.  Fall crops can be started approximately 3 months before last frost and set outdoors once seedlings have put out at least three true leaves.  Cabbage plants are heavy feeders and therefore will benefit from a heavy dose of well-composted manure.  Floating row covers and biological controls are effective tools to protect against damaging insects.