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Brussels Sprouts, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower are just a few of the vegetables classed as brassica and there are plenty to choose from in our online range. Be sure to cover young plants with fine netting to deter birds and other pests.
Kale 'Nero di Toscana'Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group), Borecole Customer RatingThe fully grown plants of Kale 'Nero di Toscana' have attractive dark green, deeply savoyed, strap-like leaves. Excellent winter hardiness makes kale a useful winter to spring vegetable at a time when fresh garden produce is scarce. Kale ‘Nero di Toscana’ can also be used as a baby salad leaf ingredient adding texture and a peppery taste to mixed salads. Height: 90cm (60”). Spread: 60cm (24”). More info |
Broccoli 'Choice Selection Mix' (Purple Sprouting)Brassica oleracea (Italica Group) A choice mix of three British bred Sprouting Broccoli varieties provide top quality, large purple spears throughout the winter and spring at a time when fresh vegetables are often in short supply. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 60cm (24").
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Cabbage 'Tourmaline' (Winter Savoy)Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) You will be harvesting Savoy Cabbage ‘Tourmaline’ throughout the winter and well into spring thanks to its excellent cold weather tolerance. Replacing the ever-popular but now discontinued Cabbage ‘Tarvoy’, this attractive, deeply savoyed, dark green cabbage produces compact, delicious heads. Plants also show a high resistance to xanthemonas (black rot). Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 60cm (24”). More info |
Kale 'Scarlet'Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group), Borecole Customer RatingKale ‘Scarlet’ produces highly decorative, dark green, red veined leaves which show more colour as colder weather approaches. This superb curly Kale makes a delicious 'salad leaf' when young, or can be grown to maturity for a supply of winter greens at a time when fresh vegetable are scarce in the garden. Mature plants show excellent winter hardiness, standing well in the harshest weather for a long season of harvest. Height: 90cm (35”). Spread: 60cm (24”). More info |
Kale 'Reflex' F1 HybridBrassica oleracea (Acephala Group), Borecole Recent breeding has given Kale ‘Reflex’ more intensely curled, succulent and nutritious, dark leaves which stand well without yellowing. This delicious curly kale can be picked over a long period or can also be used as a baby salad leaf ingredient . Excellent winter hardiness makes kale a useful winter to spring vegetable at a time when fresh garden produce is scarce. Height: 90cm (35”). Spread: 60cm (24”). Companion planting: Try growing kale with Nasturtiums to draw cabbage white butterflies away from your crop, and mint to help deter flea beetles. Useful links: More info |
Broccoli 'Red Spear' (Purple Sprouting) - SowStrong® CollectionBrassica oleracea (Italica Group)
Purple Sprouting Broccoli ‘Red Spear’ produces heavy yields of top quality spears. The delicious crop makes a tasty treat in February and March, at a time when fresh vegetables from the garden are scarce. This vigorous variety holds an RHS AGM for its exceptional garden performance. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Companion planting: Try growing broccoli with Nasturtiums to draw cabbage white butterflies away from your crop, and mint to help deter flea beetles. Useful links: Companion Planting |
Cabbage 'Siberia' F1 Hybrid (Winter Savoy)Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) This highly frost tolerant variety can withstand all types of weather without the large, dark blue-green leaves becoming discoloured by frost. Because it stands well over a long period you will be able to enjoy the delicious sweet flavour of Savoy Cabbage ‘Siberia’ for many weeks. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 45cm (18”). More info |
Brassica 'Petit Posy Mix'™Brassica oleracea Interesting British breeding, a cross between the Kale and Brussels Sprouts species producing 'rosettes' of loose frilly edged buttons on a long stalk, in purples, greens and bicoloured leaves. However, the flavour and nutritional content of Brassica Petit Posy™ is akin to spring greens rather than Brussels sprouts - perfect for those who don't enjoy sprouts! Stands in condition throughout the winter, very winter hardy. The loose buttons are easy to pick off the stems and are perfect for adding to stir fries, serving steamed or microwaved and make very nutritious winter greens. One seed packet could produce enough crop to last up to five months supply. More info |
Kale 'Cavolo Palmizio Senza Testa' - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsBrassica oleracea (Acephala Group), Borecole Increasingly popular, Cavolo Palmizio Senza Testa can be used as a 'baby salad leaf' to add colour, texture and taste to mixed salads. The mature plant of Kale Cavolo Palmizio Senza Testa can also be used as a winter hardy vegetable when fresh produce is in short supply. More info |
Kale 'Starbor' F1 HybridBrassica oleracea (Acephala Group) This uniform variety can be grown year round on the windowsill for a constant supply of tasty baby leaves. If grown outdoors for a mature crop, Kale ‘Starbor’ produces delicious blue-green leaves with a superb flavour and texture. The densely curled leaves are extremely winter hardy and stand well for harvesting over a very long period. Height: 40cm (16"). Spread: 45cm (18"). More info |
Cabbage 'Supervoy' F1 Hybrid (Winter Savoy) - SowStrong® CollectionBrassica oleracea (Capitata Group)
Companion planting: Try growing cabbages with Nasturtiums to draw cabbage white butterflies away from your crop, and mint to help deter flea beetles. Useful links: Companion Planting |
Cabbage 'Tarvoy' F1 Hybrid (Winter Savoy)Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) Cabbage ‘Tarvoy’ remains in harvest condition for several months once mature, extending the cropping period significantly. This particularly hardy variety produces dense, dark green heads with a good flavour. This RHS AGM Winter Savoy is an outstanding performer in difficult winter conditions. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 45cm (18”). Companion planting: Try growing cabbages with Nasturtiums to draw cabbage white butterflies away from your crop, and mint to help deter flea beetles. Useful links: More info |