Cabbage 'Baby Gonzales'

Fertilize as needed until late summer. Cabbage tastes best harvested when heads are wrapped tightly, in smaller sizes. ²

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

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

Best raised as transplants, sow 2 or 3 seed per pot in a sterilized seed starter mix (or 1-2 seeds per peat pot). Start indoors in pots 6 weeks before planning to set out, which can be up to 4 weeks before the last expected frost date. Provide strong sunlight, cool temperatures, good ventilation and even moisture. When plants have 3-4 true leaves, harden the plants off by gradually getting the plants used to cool outdoor temperatures and sunlight (…) Prepare a well-draining, sunny site by digging deeply and adding plenty of well-rotted manure and/or compost. Do not plant in same site as other Brassicas for 4 years. ²

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Baby Gonzales about 32 days before your last frost date.

¹ “Kitchen Garden Seeds” www.kitchengardenseeds.com
² Seed packet