Seed Cabbage Gold Mine

Growing Cabbage 'Gold Mine' from seeds is a fantastic way to harvest crisp, compact, golden-green heads right from your terrace or balcony. F1 Gold Mine variety of cabbage is known for tight, round heads, excellent flavor, and good shelf life. It's compact growth habit makes it perfect growing in containers. Here’s your complete, beginner-friendly guide:

Best Time to Grow

Cabbage is a cool-weather crop.

• North India: October to February

• South India: September to January

• Ideal temp: 15°C – 25°C

Container Requirements

• Size: At least 12–15 inches deep and wide

• Material: Plastic, clay pots, or grow bags (10–15L capacity)

• Must have drainage holes

➡️ Plant one seedling per container for best growth

Potting Mix for Final Container

Use a nutrient-rich, well-draining mix:

• 40% garden soil

• 30% compost or vermicompost

• 20% cocopeat

• 10% sand or perlite

• 1 tsp neem cake or bone meal at transplant

Sowing the Seeds

• Use light mix: cocopeat + compost + perlite/sand

• Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep

• Mist daily, keep in partial shade

• Germination: 5–8 days

Transplanting

• After 3-4 weeks, when seedlings have 4–5 true leaves

• Handle gently, transplant into final container

Sunlight & Location

• Needs 4–6 hours of direct sunlight

• Place in an open, well-lit area with cool morning sun

Watering

• Water regularly, keep soil evenly moist

• Avoid waterlogging — it can cause root rot

• Mulch with dry leaves to retain moisture and keep soil cool

Fertilizer

• Every 2 weeks: Add compost or organic manure

• Use liquid fertilizers weekly

• During head formation: Add extra potassium

Pests & Remedies

• Aphids: Neem oil spray (weekly)
• Caterpillars: handpick or use BT spray
• Fungal rot: Improve air flow, avoid overhead watering

Harvesting

• Ready in 75–90 days from sowing

• Harvest when the head is firm, round, and fully formed

• Cut at the base with a clean knife

• Remove outer leaves to encourage new side shoots (optional)