Savoy Smaragd [Brassica oleracea convar. capitata var. sabauda]

The savoy cabbage 'Smaragd' is a biennial, late and proven variety of cabbage vegetables from Germany. This younger autumn variety is a cultivated variety of vegetable cabbage and has frizzy dark-emerald leaves. The grown savoy cabbage plants form solid and round to oval heads, with a medium-short inner stem. The taste of the hard savoy cabbage plants is strong and mild, with a fine leaf structure inside. Savoy cabbage has a slightly faster growth than other types of head cabbage.

General information
Plant family: Brassicaceae
Life Cycle: Biennial
Days to harvest: 140 days
Plant height approx.: 60 cm
Root Type: Deep Root
Nutrient requirements: Strong Eaters
Water Requirements: Medium
Winter hardiness: Up to-15 °C
Location: Sunny
Floor: Permeable, moist, loamy, humus, rich in nutrients

PH: 6.5 to 7.5

Sowing and planting information
Germ Type: Dark germ
Seed Depth: 0.5-1 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 15-20 °C
Germination time: 7-10 days
Planting, row spacing: 50x50 cm

Optimal mixed culture: Basil, marigold, marigold, marigold, marigold, rosemary, soy, beans, peas
Unfavorable mixed culture: Kohlrabi, mustard, radish, radishes, other types of cabbage

Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
From February after the last frosts, sow directly into the open air. We recommend pre-cultivation in small bowls from January to April.

Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Sow directly into the frost-free outdoor area from May. We recommend pre-cultivation in small bowls from February to May.

General
We always recommend pre-culture for cabbage, for this purpose let the seedlings grow in a small bowl up to the first visible cabbage leaves, then pik into the desired container. After peckering, let the seedlings grow at moderate temperatures until they are planted out as seedlings. The planting of the seedlings in the bed is carried out from the 2nd Pair of leaves after the cotyledders.
Cabbage plants prefer a sunny location with sufficient water and nutrient-rich, humus-rich loam soil. Prepare the soil for cabbage with deposited animal manure. Avoid waterlogging.

Additional tips
To prevent the laying of eggs from cabbage flies, we recommend the use of vegetable protection nets. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and well-drained soil, an additional incorporation of biochar and primeval rock flour is recommended.

Type of propagation
Spread occurs via seeds.

Care Plants
The bed in the cabbage plants should never dry out completely, regular watering is necessary to keep the growth of the plants stable. M It animal manure prepared beds and planting in mixed culture, replaces additional fertilization.

Germination ability of seeds: 4-5 years

Other Names
Botanical names: Brassica oleracea convar. capitata var. sabauda
English Names: Savoy
German names: Wirsing
Portuguese names: Sabóia
Spanish Names: Saboya
French names: Savoie