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Home Vegetables & Herbs West Coast Seeds - Taiwan Cabbage F1 Hybrid - Heat Tolerant & High Yield (0.25g)

West Coast Seeds - Taiwan Cabbage F1 Hybrid - Heat Tolerant & High Yield (0.25g)

West Coast Seeds - Taiwan Cabbage F1 Hybrid - Heat Tolerant & High Yield (0.25g)

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Achieve a bountiful summer and fall harvest with Taiwan Cabbage F1 seeds from West Coast Seeds. Known as KY Cross, this hybrid cabbage variety features oblate, flat-growing heads that are wider than they are tall, surrounded by massive wrapper leaves. Perfect for coastal settings, Taiwan Cabbage offers excellent heat tolerance and hybrid uniformity, with heads averaging 1.5kg but capable of reaching up to 2.5kg (6 lbs) in warm summers with good soil fertility. With outstanding flavor and high productivity, these cabbage seeds are ideal for culinary use and home gardens.

Key Features:

Heat Tolerant: Thrives in warm summers, producing robust heads.
Large Heads: Heads average 1.5kg to 2.5kg, providing a generous yield.
Hybrid Variety: KY Cross hybrid ensures uniformity and excellent flavor.
Matures in 55 Days: Quick-growing variety perfect for summer and fall harvests.

Growing Information:

Difficulty: Moderately difficult

Season & Zone:

Season: Cool season
Exposure: Full sun

Timing:

Indoor Sowing: Begin in late winter.
Transplanting: Move outdoors from 2 weeks after the last frost date to early summer.
Overwintering: Sow outdoors in July for mild winter areas.
Germination: Seeds should sprout in 7-10 days. Optimal soil temperature: 10-30°C (50-85°F).

Starting:

Sowing Depth: Sow 3-4 seeds per pot, 5mm (¼”) deep.
Spacing: Thin to the strongest plant. Space transplants 45-60cm (18-24″) apart in rows 60-90cm (24-36″) apart.

Growing:

Ideal pH: 6.5-7.0.
Soil: Humus-rich, amended with composted manure. Mix ½ cup complete organic fertilizer into the soil beneath each transplant.
Watering: Avoid over-watering to prevent splitting. Maintain consistent moisture.

Harvest:

Readiness: Harvest when heads are firm and dense.
Prevent Splitting: Avoid rapid growth from excess watering and fertility. Early, mid-season, and late varieties help spread out the harvest.

Seed Info:

Germination Rate: At least 80% in optimum conditions.
Seed Life: 3 years.
Quantity: Per 100′ row: 200 seeds, per acre: 44M seeds.

Pest & Disease Management:

Diseases: Manage purple blotch and clubroot with proper watering and crop rotation.
Pests: Use row covers for protection against flea beetles, cutworms, cabbage root maggots, cabbageworms, and aphids.

Companion Planting:

Beneficial Companions: Chamomile, dill, mint, rosemary, and sage.
Avoid Planting Near: Eggplants, peppers, potatoes, and tomatoes.

Grow Taiwan Cabbage F1 with West Coast Seeds for a productive and flavorful summer and fall harvest. This heat-tolerant hybrid variety ensures large, delicious heads perfect for a range of culinary applications.

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