CABBAGE: WALKING STICK

(BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. LONGATA)

Also known as walking stick kale, this rare & unusual

plant originated from the Channel Islands and grows up to 5 metres tall.

The leaves are snipped off and eaten, as per cabbage or kale.

Annual in cooler areas of Australia they can grow up to 3 years in warmer areas.

 

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate:  AUG, SEP, OCT: For Summer crops. Direct or in trays

DEC, JAN: For Winter crops. Direct or in trays

Temperate: All Year

Sub – Tropical: All Year

Tropical: All Year

Arid: All Year (well-watered.)

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.5-7.5

Rich, well-drained soil.

 

GROWING TIPS

Sow in trays 5mm.  2 seeds per cell.

 Thin to 1 plant per cell.

Transplant 5–6-week-old seedlings in a fertile garden bed, 30cm apart,

allowing 60-70cm between rows.

Spray with dipel to reduce caterpillar damage.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

60-110 Days

 

APPROX 100 SEEDS

 

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY