{"product_id":"cabbage-golden-acre","title":"Cabbage | Golden Acre","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow early, crisp, and wonderfully sweet round heads of Golden Acre cabbage in your home garden. This classic heirloom variety is a beloved favorite among gardeners, prized for its compact growth, smooth pale-green leaves, and firm, tender heads that are perfect for fresh summer salads, homemade coleslaw, stir-fries, and cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese space-saving plants produce reliable yields of uniform, tight-headed cabbage weighing 3–4 pounds throughout the growing season, making them an ideal and rewarding addition to smaller garden spaces, raised beds, or traditional vegetable rows. Direct sow seeds or start indoors in early spring for Canada's cool shoulder seasons, as Golden Acre cabbage thrives in cool weather and exhibits outstanding frost tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Golden Acre Cabbage?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly-maturing heirloom producing round, tightly packed 3–4 lb heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp, tender leaves with an exceptionally sweet, mild flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact plant size allows closer spacing—ideal for smaller plots and raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding cool-weather performance and good frost resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistant to yellowing and premature bolting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 60–65 days to maturity from transplanting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows best in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 70-80 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Golden Acre Cabbage from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart cabbage seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before your last spring frost date, or direct sow outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring. Sow seeds approximately 6 mm (1\/4 inch) deep in a sterile, well-draining seed-starting mix or rich garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep soil consistently moist and maintain a temperature around 18–21°C (65–70°F) for rapid germination. Provide ample bright light once seedlings emerge to keep growth stocky and strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarden off seedlings over 7–10 days before transplanting outdoors. Space plants approximately 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) apart in rows spaced 45–60 cm (18–24 inches) apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply and regularly, ensuring consistent soil moisture to prevent heads from splitting as they reach full maturity. Harvest when heads feel firm and solid to the touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cabbage in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Acre cabbage is exceptionally well-suited to Canadian climates, thriving in cool spring and autumn growing conditions across regional gardens. Its quick maturity allows for two successful harvests per season in many zones when succession planted for a fall crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulch lightly around the base of the plants to preserve soil moisture and maintain cool soil temperatures through warmer summer stretches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions covering seed starting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and pest management, read our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/How_To_Grow_Cabbage_-_Complete_Growing_Guide.pdf?v=1791674794\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Grow Cabbage | Complete Growing Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGolden Acre Cabbage Growing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 40%; border: none;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 60%; border: none;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/botanical-name-icon.png?v=1790792176\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea var. capitata \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/cabbage-icon.png?v=1790810750\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; 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flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/maturity-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 60–65 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/seed-count-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; 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With its early maturity, space-saving growth, and crisp texture, Golden Acre cabbage is a rewarding and essential addition to your Canadian vegetable patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart your cabbage from seed this season and enjoy a bountiful harvest of tender, flavorful heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caribou Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":50971168276783,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 grams","offer_id":50971168309551,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 grams","offer_id":50971168342319,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/cabbage-growing-in-the-garden.png?v=1791685555","url":"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/en-cn\/products\/cabbage-golden-acre","provider":"Caribou Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}