Heirloom Seeds & Poultry
1878 230th Street, Calamus, IA 52729
(563) 246-2299
CHINESE CABBAGE
We plant here around August 1 (as early as July 20 or as late as August 15) to harvest in late September through hard frost (20 deg. F). (Approximately 900 seeds/pkt.) Remember to not plant these in the spring without expecting some rapid bolting to seed and a low yield. The late summer planting is the best time for best results. UPDATED FOR 2022
Matsushima
Matsushima - 80 days- a very nice large blocky type. Does very well from a mid July planting. In 2020 it was planted in the school garden on July 31, with no rain it did not come up for almost a month. It still produced some outstanding tasty heads in mid October and up until early December. Pkt. $2.75
Tatsoi
Tatsoi- 50 days- Gorgeous plants (aka spoon cabbage). Dark green, spoon shaped leaves. Superb flavor for soups and very nutritious. Best when direct seeded in garden around August 1. It should be noted the photo was taken December 7 after several cold nights and temperatures as low as 10˚F. Pkt. $1.50