CABBAGE-ETHIOPIAN TEXEL-MUSTARD
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Brassica carinata
CABBAGE-ETHIOPIAN TEXEL-MUSTARD is especially good for temperate climates, it is fast growing even at relatively low temperatures. A fairly hardy, mild cabbage flavour, nutritious greens type originating from Ethiopian Mustard. Chopped finely & used in mixed salads or eaten cooked. Fast growing & popular for salad leaves if cut young & tender under 30 cm tall. Also known as Ethiopian kale, Ethiopian mustard & Abyssinian mustard. Seeds can also be crushed and used as a condiment. Highly nutritious, with a good slightly spinachy flavour, generally used as a salad vegetable when young; more mature plants are used cooked. They are reasonably hardy and can be harvested at any stage - crops best between autumn & spring. Sow at regular intervals for a continued supply.
Direct sow 6 weeks before the last frost, or start under protection 3 weeks before that. Start before the first frost for autumn/winter crops. Cabbage likes fertile soil & steady moisture.
SKU: CBET-M
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| Plant Height | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Spring, Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 10 - 25°C (50 - 77°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Hardy |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun or part shade. |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Soil Type | Loamy, well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature | 10 - 25 °C (50 - 77 °F) |
| Seed Preparation | No special preparation required |
| Sowing Depth | 1 cm (0.4 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 inches) |
| Watering | Regular watering, keep soil moist |
| Germination Time (Days) | 5 - 10 days |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 45 - 60 days |
| Good Companion Plants | Beans, Radishes, Carrots |
| Bad Companion Plants | Strawberries, Tomatoes |
| Pests | Aphids, Cabbage worms, Flea beetles |
| Diseases | Downy mildew, White rust |
| Not shipped to Tasmania | true |
| Seeds per pack | 195 |
| Min temperature (C) | 10 |
| Max temperature (C) | 25 |
CABBAGE-ETHIOPIAN TEXEL-MUSTARD
$3.50
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