cabbage

Nine Palms Ranch Research Report, 2006

Lead: Joan Kendig

Overview:

The goal of the project was to evaluate several varieties of fall-planted broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower for taste, appearance and productivity. The varieties were chosen for unusual colors or growth habit, and were compared to a standard variety of each kind. They included seven kinds of cauliflower, six of broccoli, and four of cabbage. Six individuals of each variety were planted.

Soil preparation:

Two raised beds, numbered plots 5 and 12, were used. They were cultivated with the small rototiller. As they had been allowed to dry out for some time weeds were not a problem. Osmocote and green sand were added.

Seeding/planting:

Seeds were planted in 4" pots August 23, 2005, and the pots treated with fish emulsion. A few required reseeding on August 30 or September 6. Osmocote added to pots September 6. Growth in the pots was vigorous. Transplanting was carried out between September 23 and October 4, with approximately 2' spacing between plants.

In plot 5, a raised bed running approximately south to north: