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Cabbage 'Sugarloaf'

Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group)

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'Sugarloaf' is a Cabbage variety in the Mustard genus with a scientific name of Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group). This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Sugarloaf is known for growing to a height of approximately 30.0 cm (11.7 inches).

Sugarloaf Cabbage is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Cabbage 'Sugarloaf' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Cabbage 'Sugarloaf'

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Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sugarloaf is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 7.5 as Sugarloaf likes to be in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Sugarloaf from seed

Sow 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 3.12 inches (8.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Sugarloaf about 45 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Sugarloaf

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Sugarloaf is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Sugarloaf

Cabbage 'Sugarloaf' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Sugarloaf exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Sugarloaf plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Sugarloaf frost hardy? Hardy
Mature Height How tall does Sugarloaf grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches Mature Spread How wide does Sugarloaf grow? 60.0 cm / 1.95 feet
pH Range The level of acidity for Sugarloaf. 6.0 - 7.5
Sun How much sunlight does Sugarloaf need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Sugarloaf require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Sugarloaf need? High
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Sugarloaf need in order to germinate? 4°C / 39°F to 29°C / 84°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Sugarloaf in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Sugarloaf? 1.2 cm / 0.47 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Sugarloaf 8.0 cm / 3.12 inches
Edible? Is Sugarloaf edible? edible

How long does Sugarloaf take to grow?

These estimates for how long Cabbage 'Sugarloaf' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Sugarloaf to germinate? 3 days Average 3 days | Min 3 days | Max 3 days (1)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Sugarloaf? + 45 days Average 45 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Sugarloaf is ready for harvest / bloom? + 60 days Average 60 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Sugarloaf? = 108 days

When should I sow Sugarloaf?

Folia's when to plant Cabbage 'Sugarloaf' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Other Names for Cabbage 'Sugarloaf'

Sweetloaf, Sugar loaf

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