Early Golden Acre is a pretty standard variety for cabbages. This plant takes a while to grow a head, especially in low light conditions. I grew this one in a 4 gallon container and it worked out. I was delinquent by not watering the plant for about 3 weeks while on vacation, so the plant looked pretty dead when I came back. Regardless, the head still weighed in just above 1/2 lb. I think a bigger container and more fertilizer/light would result in a larger head. The first one I harvested was size of a baseball.
Annual or Perennial?: Annual
Germination time: 3-7 days
Days until maturity: 60-70 days
Light requirements: Full Sun (6+ hours)
Plant size: Medium
Spacing: 12 inches
Temperature: Cool
Difficulty: Moderate
Traits:
Companion plants: Avoid planting near tomatoes and strawberries
Special needs: Keep cabbage moths away from it.
When to plant: Transplant into the garden after the last frost or grow as a fall crop in warmer climates.
How to grow: The seed can be either directly sown or transplanted after about 6 weeks of growing indoors. If using containers, select one that is at least 4 gallons. Keep cabbage moths and other pests away to prevent the plant from being eaten.
How to harvest: Once a head has formed, use a knife to remove the head. If the base is still intact, a second, smaller head will grow.
Photos:
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| Seeds |
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| Seedling |
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| 2 weeks old |
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| 4 weeks old |
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| 5 weeks old |
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| 6 weeks old |
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| 7 weeks old |
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| 9 weeks old |
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| Harvested head |
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| Head interior |
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