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Golden Acre Cabbage
BrassicaBrassica oleracea var. capitata 'Golden Acre'
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 65 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 12" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
A compact, early-maturing cabbage that's perfect for small gardens and beginning gardeners seeking reliable results. This variety produces perfectly round, solid heads with sweet, crisp leaves and has the advantage of maturing quickly without taking up excessive garden space. An excellent choice for succession planting and container growing.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow in early spring. For fall crop, start in mid-summer.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 5-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles, root maggots. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew, fusarium yellows.