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Identification
Genus
Brassica
Species
oleracea
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
cabbage
Family
CRUCIFERAE
Specimen number
S9001
Data source
UnVeg p89
Life cycle
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
Annual cycle
Stature
Growth form
Growth habit
Overall height
6" - 8"
Overall spread
Climate
Sunshine
Water
Optimal soil texture
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Garden
Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Garden location
Garden notes
Special qualities
Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
Adverse factors
Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
%s is edible.
Traditional uses
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
Cultivation
Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crowns and leaves
Crop spacing
1' 6"
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Jun 01 - Jul 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Time to harvest
Nutrition
Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
Horticulture
Horticulture notes
June and July are the best months for planting new crops. Provide 1' 6" spacing when grown in quantity. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Propagation of Brassica oleracea can be achieved by seed.
Herbarium
Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Brassica oleracea has an annual life cycle.
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