Storage No. 4 is an F1 hybrid cabbage bred for the long game, delivering heads that not only mature in 95 days but genuinely improve in the storage cellar. This compact variety thrives across hardiness zones 1 through 10, making it a rare find for gardeners from the coldest regions to warm climates. The catalog notes 'excellent eating quality from storage,' hinting at a head that tastes better after a few weeks of cold rest than it does fresh from the garden. It's frost-hardy and resistant to Fusarium yellows, two traits that steady growers through unpredictable springs and disease pressure.
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Storage No. 4 earns its name honestly: relatively young, still-green heads store exceptionally well in cool conditions, holding quality for months when kept at near-freezing temperatures with proper humidity. The F1 hybrid genetics deliver compact growth and dependable head formation, while disease resistance to Fusarium yellows removes one of brassica's most stubborn threats. Gardeners in short-season climates particularly value this variety because it reaches harvest in 95 days yet doesn't sacrifice the storage longevity that makes fall crops worthwhile.
Storage No. 4 serves as a keeper crop, the cabbage you grow in summer or early fall specifically to preserve through winter. Fresh slaws and braised dishes benefit from heads that have mellowed slightly in storage, developing deeper flavor than younger heads. The eating quality improves after several weeks in cold storage, making it ideal for anyone planning to use cabbage through the winter months rather than processing it fresh.
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Sow 2 seeds per cell in 50- or 72-cell plug flats, or 3-4 seeds per inch in 20-row flats at a depth of 1/4 inch. Keep soil temperature above 75 degrees Fahrenheit until germination occurs, then reduce air temperature to around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Seedlings will be ready to transplant in 4 to 6 weeks.
Transplant outdoors 4 to 6 weeks after sowing, spacing plants 12 to 18 inches apart in rows 18 to 36 inches apart. For early spring crops, use this midseason variety in rotation with other brassicas.
Harvest when heads reach mature size and feel firm to gentle pressure, typically around 95 days from transplanting. Pick relatively young heads that are still green and actively growing; these store best. For long-term storage, choose only disease-free heads with no blemishes or soft spots.
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