{"title":"Growing cabbage","description":"\u003cp\u003eCabbage is a real super vegetable packed \u003cspan\u003ewith iron, minerals, vitamin C \u0026amp; A. In addition, it is both beautiful and tasty, so there are many reasons to plan to include cabbage in your crops this summer. What you should keep in mind is that there are pests that like cabbage - we therefore recommend protecting the crops with cabbage netting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCabbage is easy to grow and can be sown directly in the field when the soil has warmed up. If you want an earlier harvest, you can pre-grow it indoors in March-May. In our range you will find the most beautiful, tasty and most worth growing varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"garden-deco-collection","title":"Garden Deco Collection - for those who dream of a beautiful kitchen garden","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStarter kit for growing a decorative vegetable garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eGrow and create a 'potager' - a decorative kitchen garden with elements of edible flowers. Our favorite crops to grow that are tasty, worth growing and decorate your kitchen garden and plate: tall corn plants that with their leaves and bushy inflorescences are reminiscent of a fine ornamental grass, purple sugar peas, colorful Swiss chard, purple kale and flowering cress. This is a collection for those who do not want to compromise on taste or aesthetics when choosing your crops!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe collection contains EVERYTHING you need to get started with your cultivation right away – the seeds, the accessories and all the knowledge you need to get started and succeed. A bit like a grocery bag for cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\n \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFive hand-picked seeds curated by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.newbotanic.se\/pages\/om-oss\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNicole and Hannah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweet corn 'Golden Bantam' Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Swiss chard 'Five Colours' Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Sweet pea 'Shiraz'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.newbotanic.se\/collections\/froer\/products\/purpurfargad-gronkal-curly-kale-scarlet?variant=43996898590934\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePurple kale 'Scarlet'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Bush cress 'Bloody Mary'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\n \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e15 coconut growing briquettes – more information on how to grow in coconut\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.newbotanic.se\/blogs\/kunskap\/att-odla-i-kokosfiber?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=37f64fc14\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ewill you find\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.newbotanic.se\/blogs\/kunskap\/att-odla-i-kokosfiber?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=37f64fc14\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWooden markers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStep-by-step instructions on the journey from seed to harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003ePlanting plan - Inspiration for how you can compose a beautiful pallet collar with the best conditions for the plants to grow and thrive, based on our knowledge and experience of garden design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe collection comes in a beautiful box with hand-painted illustrations of the crops made by the artist and designer.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMarika Vaccino Andersson\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. 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Or to give as a gift to someone who is looking for more green enjoyment in life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eFor whom?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eGrowing location:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Garden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eExperience:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Beginner \u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e More experienced\u003cbr\u003e These seeds are easy to grow, all you need is patience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Botanic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43908630380758,"sku":"K2302","price":368.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/9417\/9542\/products\/GardenDeco.jpg?v=1764950753"},{"product_id":"purpurfargad-gronkal-curly-kale-scarlet","title":"Purple kale 'Scarlet'","description":"\u003cem\u003eBRASSICA OLERACEA L.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eBeautifully pleated purple leaves. So pretty in the kitchen garden, flower bed, pot, bouquet and on the plate. Enjoy fresh in salads, like spinach in cooking, as kale chips or on the Christmas table. Full of iron, minerals, vitamin C \u0026amp; A. Cabbage net protects against insect pests. Easy to grow and frost-resistant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e LIFE CYCLE: ONE YEAR\u003cbr\u003e HEIGHT: APPROX. 50-60 CM\u003cbr\u003e COLOR: PURPLE\u003cbr\u003e GROWING POSITION: SUN\u003cbr\u003e SEEDS\/BAG: approx. 40 PCS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e PRE-CULTIVATION: MARCH-MAY\u003cbr\u003e DIRECT SEEDLING: WHEN THE SOIL RESOLVES\u003cbr\u003e SOWING DEPTH: 1 CM\u003cbr\u003e GROOMING TIME: 5-15 DAYS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e FINAL PLANTING GARDEN\u003cbr\u003e PLANT SPACING: 40-50 CM\u003cbr\u003e ROW SPACING: 50-60 CM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e HARVEST FESTIVAL: APPROXIMATELY 5 MONTHS AFTER SOWING\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGROWING AND HARVESTING PURPLE CABBAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing location:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Purple cabbage develops best in a sunny location with more than 6-7 hours of sun\/day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePREPARE EXISTING GROWING SITE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eClear weeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand loosen the soil with a rake, 20-30 cm deep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilize.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMix the soil with fertilizer, e.g. pelleted chicken manure or vegetable fertilizer. Dose according to the information on the packaging. You can also fertilize with well-rotted manure from e.g. horse or cow. Cow manure can also be purchased in bags and dosed according to the instructions on the bag. For well-rotted manure from stables: 1-3 liters\/m2 (depending on the amount of litter in the manure and how well-rotted it is).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSoil improvement.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor extra good structure, you can add compost soil, bark mulch or biochar. The advantage of well-rotted manure is that it also adds structure and humus to the soil. If you use pelleted manure, make sure to improve the soil additionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePREPARE NEW GROWING SITE\/PALLET COLLAR\/POT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow in pallet collar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA standard pallet collar, 80x120 cm, holds about 200 l. For most crops, 2 pallet collars on top of each other are sufficient. Soil recipe for a double pallet collar: 5 bags of potting soil, 2 bags of cow manure, 1 bag of biochar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePRE-CULTIVATION: HARDENING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If you\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epre-cultivated so accustom the plants to outdoor life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhen the risk of frost is over. Start with 1 hour\/day and gradually increase the time outside. Avoid direct sunlight. After a few days they are ready for life outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlanting out the seedlings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith row and plant spacing according to the instructions on the seed bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDIRECT SOWING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWater through the soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebefore sowing. Press the seeds in according to the instructions on the seed bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMark\u003c\/strong\u003e the seeds with markers. Write the variety and date on the seeds to keep track of what was grown and when.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e gently from above so as not to wash away the seeds. Keep moist during germination. 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This is a heritage variety dating back to the 19th century. Cover to protect against pests. Frost-resistant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e               \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIFE CYCLE: ONE YEAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCOLOR: REDDISH PURPLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGROWING POSITION: SUN\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEEDS\/BAG: APPROX. 50 PCS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRE-CULTIVATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSOWING TIME: MARCH-APRIL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSOWING DEPTH: 1 CM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGROOMING TIME: 5-15 DGR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFINAL PLANTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePLANT SPACING: 45 CM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eROW SPACING: 45 CM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHARVEST FESTIVAL: APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AFTER SOWING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eGROWING AND HARVESTING LEAF CABBAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eGrowing location\u003c\/em\u003e : The pointed cabbage develops best in a sunny position with more than 6-7 hours of sun\/day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAT SOWING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSow\u003c\/strong\u003e the spike cabbage indoors in March-May depending on how early a harvest you want. Place the briquette in lukewarm water and let it swell. Place on a dish or growing tray. Stick a seed about 1 cm into the growing briquette and cover the seed with some of the briquette's coconut fibers. It can also be sown in smaller pots filled with seeding soil.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark\u003c\/strong\u003e the seeds with markers. Write the variety and date on the seeds to keep track of what was grown and when.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e the seeds with a transparent cover with air holes. Tip – use a greenhouse with a plastic lid and place a capillary mat in the bottom to provide an even and good water supply. Place on a heating floor or heating mat for extra fast germination.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly with lukewarm water throughout the season – the seeds should always be moist!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1-2 WEEKS AFTER SOWING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProvide light.\u003c\/strong\u003e As soon as the seed has germinated and emerged, usually after 5-15 days, it needs a lot of light. Remove the cover and place in a bright and cooler place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRETRAINING\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplant\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant when it has 4 leaves, to give it more space. Plant it in a pot measuring approximately 10x10 cm, which is filled with nutritious soil. To get sturdy plants, cabbage can be planted slightly deeper in the soil when replanting and transplanting. 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Frost-resistant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHEIGHT: 75 CM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCOLOR: BLUE-GREEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGROWING POSITION: SUN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSEEDS\/BAG: C 50 PCS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRE-CULTIVATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSOWING TIME: MARCH-MAY\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOWING DEPTH: 1 CM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGROOMING TIME: 5-15 DGR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFINAL PLANTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePLANT SPACING: 40 CM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eROW SPACING: 50 CM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHARVEST FESTIVAL: 4-5 MONTHS AFTER SOWING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING AND HARVESTING BLACK CABBAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eGrowing location\u003c\/em\u003e : Black cabbage develops best in a sunny location with more than 6-7 hours of sun\/day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAT SOWING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSow\u003c\/strong\u003e black cabbage indoors in March-May depending on how early a harvest you want. Place the briquette in lukewarm water and let it swell. Place on a dish or growing tray. Stick a seed about 1 cm into the growing briquette and cover the seed with some of the briquette's coconut fibers. It can also be sown in smaller pots filled with seeding soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMark\u003c\/strong\u003e the seeds with markers. Write the variety and date on the seeds to keep track of what was grown and when.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e the seeds with a transparent cover with air holes. Tip – use a greenhouse with a plastic lid and place a capillary mat in the bottom to provide an even and good water supply. Place on a heating floor or heating mat for extra fast germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly with lukewarm water throughout the season – the seeds should always be moist!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1-2 WEEKS AFTER SOWING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProvide light.\u003c\/strong\u003e As soon as the seed has germinated and emerged, usually after 5-15 days, it needs a lot of light. Remove the cover and place in a bright and cooler place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRETRAINING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReplant\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant when it has 4 leaves, to give it more space. Plant it in a pot measuring approximately 10x10 cm, which is filled with nutritious soil. To get sturdy plants, cabbage can be planted slightly deeper in the soil when replanting and transplanting. Here the plant can then grow before it is time to transplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFINAL PLANTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarden off\u003c\/strong\u003e when the risk of frost is over, which means slowly accustoming the plant to life outdoors \u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with an hour or so each day and gradually increase the time outdoors. Avoid direct sunlight, which is too strong for the tender leaves. After a week or so, it is ready for permanent life outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant in its growing location, for example in the open field or on a pallet collar, with 40 cm plant spacing and 50 cm row spacing in nutrient-rich planting soil. See below for more information on how to prepare the growing location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProvide water and nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e . Black cabbage has a great need for water and nutrition. Therefore, make sure to continuously provide nutrition in the form of manure - see more information here about fertilizer \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.newbotanic.se\/blogs\/kunskap\/godsel?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=9973f4a4b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eFertilizer - New Botanic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e. Unfortunately, caterpillars from various types of butterflies love cabbage. The best protection is to cover the crop with cabbage netting to keep the bugs away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e. Harvest the outer leaves as soon as the plant has grown (around September) and continue harvesting throughout the fall and even into the winter. Black cabbage is also frost-resistant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREPARE EXISTING GROWING SITE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eClear\u003c\/strong\u003e weeds and loosen the soil with a hoe, 20-30 cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFertilize.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix the soil with fertilizer, e.g. pelleted chicken manure or vegetable fertilizer. Dose according to the information on the packaging. You can also fertilize with well-rotted manure from e.g. horse or cow. Cow manure can also be purchased in bags and dosed according to the instructions on the bag. For well-rotted manure from stables: 1-3 liters\/m2 (depending on the amount of litter in the manure and how well it is well-rotted).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprove the soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e For extra good structure, you can add compost, bark mulch or biochar. The advantage of well-rotted manure is that it also adds structure and humus to the soil. If you use pelleted manure, make sure to improve the soil extra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREPARE NEW GROWING SITE\/PALLET COLLAR\/POT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrow in pallet collars.\u003c\/strong\u003e A standard pallet collar, 80x120 cm, holds about 200 l. For most crops, 2 pallet collars on top of each other are sufficient. Recipe for soil for a double pallet collar: 5 bags of potting soil, 2 bags of cow manure, 1 bag of biochar \u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Botanic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606925590873,"sku":"F2451","price":49.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/9417\/9542\/files\/Svartkal_Nero_di_Toscana_460728b2-77f1-46c6-bcb5-aaf364ab3750.png?v=1764942248"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.newbotanic.se\/en\/collections\/odla-kal.oembed","provider":"New Botanic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}