Vegetable

• Crops in : Harvest all year as greens or hearted greens.

Description

(Spring/Summer/Autumn)

A British bred pointed cabbage with very good colour, ideal for use as 'greens' and 'hearted greens' for sowing and harvesting all year round. Stands very well, staying in good condition without bolting.

Sowing Instructions

Sow February to March under glass for transplanting. Sow March to July outdoors, or late September for overwintering. For earliest crops sow in February in seedtrays or pots of good seed compost at about 15C (59F), under glass or in a propagator. Outdoors, sow thinly in a prepared seedbed 1-2cm (½ to ¾in) deep. Can also be sown thinly in a broad drill and left unthinned if greens are required. Keep well watered and cover with fine netting to deter birds and cabbage caterpillar attack.

Aftercare

Prefers a rich, well drained soil.

Nutritional Information

Eaten raw or cooked, cabbages are an excellent source of Vitamin C. Try to use all healthy outer leaves, as the darkest green leaves contain the most nutrients.