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

The biennial Savoy cabbage 'Smaragd' is frost-hardy, fast-growing and forms firm, round to oval heads with a medium-short inner stem. The taste is strong and mild, with a fine leaf structure on the inside. Ideal for pre-cultivation, no pot culture, sowing spring-autumn, good for mixed culture, harvesting the cabbage heads.

 Description 
Savoy cabbage 'Smaragd' is a biennial, late and proven cabbage variety from Germany. This younger autumn variety is a cultivated variety of the vegetable cabbage and has curly, wavy, dark emerald green leaves. The vigorous Savoy cabbage plants form firm and round to oval heads, with a medium-short inner stem. The taste of the frost-hardy Savoy cabbage plants is strong and mild, with a fine leaf structure on the inside. Savoy cabbage grows somewhat faster 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 rooter
Nutrient requirements: High
Water requirements: Medium
Winter hardiness: Up to -15°C
Location: Sunny
Soil: Permeable, loamy, humus

pH value: 6.5 to 7.5

 Sowing and planting information 
Germ type: Dark germinator
Sowing depth: 0.5-1 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 12-20 °C
Germination time: 7-14 days
Plant and row spacing: 50x50 cm

 Mixed culture 
Optimal mixed culture: Basil, Marigold, Tagetes, Rosemary, Soy, Beans, Peas
Unfavorable mixed culture: Kohlrabi, Mustard, Radish, other types of cabbage

 Sowing by climate zone 
Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Pre-cultivation in small bowls from January to April is recommended. The plants should ideally be placed in a sunny location.
Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Pre-cultivation in small bowls from February to May is recommended. The plants should ideally be placed in a sunny location.

 General recommendations 
We recommend pre-cultivation and subsequent planting at the specified planting distance. For pre-cultivation, sow the seeds in a small bowl and let the seedlings grow until the first visible cabbage leaves are visible, then prick them out into the desired container. After pricking out, let the seedlings grow at moderate temperatures until they are planted out as seedlings. Plant the seedlings in the bed from the second pair of leaves after the cotyledons. 
Savoy cabbage 'Smaragd' ideally prefers soil that is moist, permeable, nutrient-rich and has plenty of humus and loam. It does not tolerate waterlogging.

 Additional tips 
For a staggered harvest, several sowings at 8-week intervals are recommended. To prevent cabbage fly eggs from being laid, the use of vegetable protection nets is recommended. To quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and permeable soil with good nutrient and water storage capacity, additional incorporation of biochar and primary rock flour is recommended.

 Type of propagation 
Propagation occurs via seeds.

 Plant care 
Loose, nutrient-rich and moist soil is essential. Depending on the condition of the soil, fertilization is recommended after 10 weeks.

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Germination ability of seeds: 4-5 years

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 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

 Origin 
Multiplier: Bingenheimer Saatgut
Country: Germany