Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Cabbage
Variety Name: Katarina F1
Genus: Brassica
Species: oleracea (Capitata group)
Year: 2016
Common Name: Cabbage
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Bejo Seeds
Close Market Comparison: Gonzales F1, Crystal Vantage F1
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Compact
Plant Height: 10-15 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): Light green
Fruit Shape: Round
Fruit Size: 3.5-4.5 inches
Fruit Flavor Description: Sweet, crisp
Number of Fruits Per Plant: One
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Garden Spacing: 6-8 inches apart, 12 inches between rows
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 55
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 45
Plant Spread: 6-8 inches
HOW TO GROW
In fertile, well-drained soil, sow seed 1/2″ deep direct into the garden; thin seedlings to 6 – 8″. Or, sow seeds ½” deep in pots or flats about 6 weeks prior to planting-out time; set out a few plants every week or two, for continuous production. At transplant, space 6 – 8″. Plants thrive in moist soil; water enough that plants never wilt.
AAS Display Garden- River Valley Master Gardeners –
Katarina is an excellent small headed cabbage. The heads mature quickly and are sweet and tasty. It holds up well in hot weather without bolting. Zone 6a