Cultivation Advice Cabbage Ornamental Mix
Ornamental Kale and Cabbage have differing germination requirements.
Please note Cabbage seeds require light to germinate and are surface sown /
Kale is best lightly covered with growing medium.
For both, the seed should be sown in trays /
pots from Mid Summer prior to the cooler weather approx. 7-8 weeks before planting
to the final growing position..
Soil germination temperature of 65-70F is ideal.
They will not germinate if cold.
Germination 7-10 days.
Transplant to trays when large enough to handle and grow on.
They need to be at least 5 in prior to planting out.
When transplanting to an outdoor container or bed,
remove the tatty bottom leaves and plant with the crown of leaves flush with the surface of the soil
It is best not to plant Brassica crops in the same spot in successive years.