Ruby Perfection F1 Cabbage

Hybrid. 80 days. Deep red color, heavy producer.  Medium maturity, very solid heads resist bursting, highly productive, sweet.  Medium size plants, for winter harvest. .Plant July or August. for late fall and winter cropping. Planting Directions:  Sow seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost-soil temperature of 50°-95?, 85 ? optimum. Sow seeds ¼” deep with 3-4 per unit/inch thinning to 1 seedling. When seeds germinate move to a cooler, well lit area to produce sturdy transplants. Harden off seedlings 7 days prior to transplanting outdoors. Plant in well prepared soil enriched with a complete garden fertilizer or rich compost as cabbage is considered a heavy feeder. Transplant outdoors when soil temperature is 60-65? Water heavily when plants are young changing to moderate after head formation.  For fall crops direct sow seeds ¼” deep and 2-4” apart 12-14 weeks before first frost. Thin seedlings to 12-14” apart when 6” tall.