CabbageCommon Name: Cabbage Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata USDA Hardiness Zones: N/A (grown as an annual) Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 525 (15,000) Sun: full sun or shade (once weather is warmer) Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination Soil: sow at 1/2 inch in well-drained, loamy soil which is rich in organic matter Temperature: 20 to 24 degrees Celsius (68 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit) Spacing: 12 to 18 inch spacing in rows 18 to 30 inches apart Germination Time: 4 to 10 days Cabbage does well with warm days and cool nights. It needs rich soil and plenty of spacing. As with other Brassica plants, crop rotation is important. Cabbage can be stored post harvest at temperatures close to freezing in a high humidity environment. Storing under dry conditions will lead to wilting.
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