Vegetable

• Crops in : Late Summer-Early Winter

Description

Sweetheart cabbages are becoming increasingly popular in supermarkets during late summer through to winter. Now you can grow your own! Cabbage Caramba has tender, sweet pointed mid-green hearts, ideal shredded raw in salads and coleslaws or delicious as a steamed vegetable.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds March to June. Sow seeds thinly into well raked soil, 1cm (½ inch) deep in drills 23cm (9 inches) apart.

Growing Instructions

Transplant to 38cm (15 inches) apart each way when large enough to handle, about 5 weeks from sowing. Prefers a moist, 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.

Kitchen Notes

Either serve raw or very lightly steamed in order to preserve the sweet, delicious flavour.