We planted cabbage and cauliflower today. It might be a bit late for the cauliflower but we decided to go ahead and give it a try. The seeds of both were very, very small. I did not realize how small the seeds were with the cabbage and probably wasted most of them. I have a micro seed planter that I used for the cauliflower. However, next time I will be starting these 2 plants inside and will be much more frugal with my seeds.
What we planted:
Cassius Cauliflower from seeds of change. Cassius, harvest at 65 days and is arguably one of the best, with domed heads to 8 inches. I did a bit of research on the internet and found that next year, or even this fall, we should plant some inside to transplant. Transplants should be started 6 weeks before transplanting.
I planted the cauliflower with in between the spaghetti squash I have planted and also right in from of the beans. We will see how it does.
Orient Express Cabbage from Burpee. Very early, heat -resistant variety that will form heads in moderately warm temperatures.
This verity is said to produce small, oblong heads averaging about 22 oz and has a very solid interior, leaves are smooth, nicely blanched with a crisp texture and sweet, peppery flavor. They are suppose to be ready to harvest about 43 days after seeding.
GARDEN HINT: Avoid planting in garden area where any of the cabbage family grew the year before. Stands light frost. Grows best in cool weather and full sun.
I planted the cabbage right in front of some brussel sprouts.
