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Murdoc Cabbage

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Brassica oleracea (capitata group)
(80 days) F-1 hybrid.

In our 2018 summer trials of pointy-headed green cabbage, patient and persevering Murdoc transcended the conical competition. Frazzled by a humid scorching mid-July, the contenders shredded in the field while Murdoc wrapped and grew unfazed, burgeoning into a huge weed-suppressing plant with mind-boggling 8-10 lb jaunty fat magician’s-cap heads. 

Lightly crisp and slightly melting with a tang of spice laced into the mild brassica sweetness, breeder Bejo Seeds proclaims it perfect for Bavarian weisskraut (a sweet and sour braised cabbage concoction). We found ourselves keeping a huge Murdoc head around just to admire! Contains less than 10% off-types endemic to the variety. Tested negative for BR and BL.

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Quick Details
Hybrid Status
F-1 hybrid
Days to Maturity
80 days
Lifecycle
annual
Color
green
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Murdoc seeds F-1 hybrid 80 days annual green
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Red Flame
Organic 		seeds open pollinated 75 days annual magenta
Typhoon
Organic 		seeds F-1 hybrid 100 days annual green
Klimaro
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Additional Information

Cabbage

  • About 150–350 seeds/g.
  • Days to maturity are from transplant date.

Blue-purple foods such as red cabbage and purple cauliflower contain anthocyanins and phenolics, which benefit the urinary tract, memory and immune system.

Culture: Exposure to hoarfrost is good for cabbages. They double their sugar content after one month of cold. Wire hoops and row cover should be used at early stages to keep out flea beetles and swede midge.

Red cabbage seedlings are often used for microgreens.

Minimum germination soil temperature 40°, optimal range 55–95°.

Brassicas

Days to maturity are from transplant date.

Culture: Start brassicas indoors March-May for setting out May-July, or direct-seed in May, or in June for fall crop. Minimum germination soil temperature 40°, optimal range 55–85°. Easier grown for the fall because many varieties perform poorly in hot summers. For better stands in dry conditions, sow in trenches and keep irrigated. Wire hoops and row cover should be used at early stages to keep out flea beetles and swede midge.

Note: because of a rule issued by Oregon, we cannot ship brassica packets larger than ½ oz. (14 grams) into the Willamette Valley, except those that have tested negative for Black Leg and Black Rot. Check descriptions for information.

Diseases:

  • BL: Blackleg
  • BR: Black Rot
  • BS: Bacterial Speck
  • DM: Downy Mildew
  • FW: Fusarium Wilt
  • FY: Fusarium Yellows
  • TB: Tipburn
  • WR: White Rust

Pest and Disease Remedies for all Brassicas

Major pests: Cabbage Looper, Diamondback Moth, Imported Cabbageworm
Cultural controls: control cabbage-family weeds near crop fields, till under crop debris of early-season brassicas after harvest.
Material controls: Spinosad, Bt.

Pest: Flea Beetle
Cultural controls: floating row covers, mulch with straw, time plantings for fall harvested crops only, crop rotation, perimeter trap cropping.
Material controls: AzaMax, Spinosad, PyGanic.

Pest: Cabbage Root Maggot
Cultural controls: time planting to avoid first hatching, use row covers, control weeds.

Major diseases: Black Rot, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blackleg, Club Root, Downy Mildew, White Mold
Cultural controls: avoid transplanting plants with yellow leaves or v-shaped lesions, crop rotation, destroy crop debris after harvest, avoid overhead irrigation, control weeds, allow for good air movement.
Material controls: Copper.

Disease: Head Rot
Cultural controls: use well-domed varieties, harvest heads when tight, cut stalks at an angle.
Material control: Copper.

Swede Midge—not as cute as it sounds!

Alert! Heading brassicas in the Northeast are seeing consistent damage from swede midge, a tiny gall midge. Its effects result in a non-heading plant. Wire hoops and row cover at early stages of heading brassica crops are becoming crucial for success. Some research also suggests garlic sprays as a possible organic repellent. Consult your Cooperative Extension resources for further information.

Germination Testing

For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.

Our Seeds are Non-GMO

Non GMO

All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.

Shipping

From early May through mid-December, items shipping from our garden seeds warehouse ship twice a week, usually Tuesday and Thursday. For quickest turnaround time order online by noon Monday or Wednesday.