Salad bowl - Hilton - 215 seeds

Cultivation description: Salad bowl "Hilton"

Description:
Salad bowl (Napa cabbage) "Hilton" is an early variety that is perfect for growing as a catch crop for fall harvest. The variety develops barrel-shaped or cylindrical heads that reach 30–40 cm in length. The outer leaves are pale green while the inner ones are yellow, giving a beautiful and appetizing appearance. With its mild taste and high nutritional value, 'Hilton' is an excellent choice for salads, cooking or pickling. It is particularly rich in easily digestible protein, vitamin C, provitamin A, phosphorus, calcium and fiber.

Packaging Information:
One package contains 0.5 grams of seeds, which corresponds to approximately 215 seeds. (+/- 20%)

Sowing and planting:

1. Sowing time:

   • Direct sowing: July, directly in the open field.
   • Pre-cultivation: Sow in a seedbed or under cover in July.

2. Sowing depth:

   • Sow the seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in moist soil.

3. Deployment:

   • Pre-sown plants are transplanted to their permanent plant location at the beginning of August .

4. Plant distance:

   • Direct sowing: Rows 30–40 cm apart and plants 30–40 cm apart.
   • Plants: Place them 40 x 40 cm apart.

Plant conditions:

• Soil: Sandy loam, moist and weed-free, with a neutral to slightly acidic pH level.
• Location: A wind-sheltered location is recommended to avoid heads toppling in strong winds.
• Watering: Napa cabbage needs even and regular moisture to develop optimally.

Care:

• Fertilization: Add nitrogen-rich fertilizer before sowing and supplement with fertilizer containing potassium and phosphorus during growth.
• Protection: Fiber cloth can be used to protect against pests such as cabbage flies and cabbage butterflies.
• Weeds: Keep the crop free from weeds to reduce competition for nutrients and water.

Harvest:

• Timing: Harvest heads from September to October .
• Quality: Pick when the head is firm and compact. Napa cabbage can be used immediately or stored for a shorter time.