{"product_id":"cabbage-walking-stick-316","title":"Cabbage Walking Stick Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrassica oleracea var. longata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking Stick Cabbage is an extraordinary old vegetable variety grown as much for its remarkable height and sturdy stem as for its edible leaves. Plants can reach approximately 2 m tall, developing a long, strong central stalk topped with a crown of large cabbage-like leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally associated with the Channel Islands, particularly Jersey, the plants became famous for an unusual second use after the growing season. The tall stems were cut, dried and hardened to make walking sticks and canes, eventually becoming a popular curiosity and tourist souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nutritious leaves can be harvested progressively during growth and used much like kale or loose-leaf cabbage. They have also traditionally been grown as livestock and small-animal fodder, particularly for rabbits and guinea pigs. Removing the lower leaves as the plant grows encourages the development of the characteristic long, bare stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vigorous and wonderfully unusual heritage vegetable, Walking Stick Cabbage prefers full sun, fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Plants benefit from protection from strong winds as they gain height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 50 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter in cooler locations\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Late winter to spring\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring after frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly or raise in trays, approximately 5–10 mm deep. Keep consistently moist during germination and establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant seedlings approximately 60–90 cm apart in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Remove lower leaves progressively if growing plants for long stems, leaving sufficient foliage at the top to maintain healthy growth. Provide support or shelter from strong winds as plants approach full height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor traditional walking-stick use, allow the stem to mature fully before cutting in late autumn, then dry and cure thoroughly until hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf saving seed, remember that Walking Stick Cabbage will cross-pollinate readily with other compatible \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e varieties, so adequate isolation is required to maintain the variety true to type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649653461210,"sku":null,"price":4.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Cabbage_WalkingStick2_fd171086-5602-463e-a096-32dc5f831f00.jpg?v=1771299704","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/cabbage-walking-stick-316","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}