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Description

(Autumn/Winter). Ideal to grow a quality giant cabbage, producing heads up to 6.5kg (14lbs). Cabbage Brigadier F1 Hybrid is delicious eaten raw, with a high sugar and Vitamin C content, but also excellent when cooked, Stands well in good condition, with Fusarium resistance.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds into individual pots or a seed tray of a proprietary compost and cover with 6mm (¼ in) of compost or vermiculite, at a minimum of 15C (60F), until germination which takes around 7 days. Alternatively, seeds can be sown thinly in a prepared seedbed 13mm (½in) deep, allowing 30cm (12in) between rows.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into larger pots, or transplant from the seedbed around 5 weeks from sowing, allowing 60cm (24in) each way, or for 'giant cabbages' allow at least 75cm (30in) each way. Plant firmly to obtain best quality heads.

Aftercare

Cut later heads and store over winter.

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.