Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage
Brassica oleracea
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Edibles: Leafy Green
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
This early-maturing variety is delicious eaten fresh. The conical, solid, tightly held heads grow up to 15 inches long by 7 inches wide and weigh 3-4 pounds each.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Rosette
Characteristics
Type
Heirloom
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Well-Drained
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
65 Days
Fruit Size
Large
Fruit Characteristics
Mild
Ploidy
Diploid