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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.
Cauliflower 'All The Year Round' (Spring/ Summer/Autumn)Brassica oleracea (Botrytis Group) A very useful, very white, dwarf variety that can be sown and harvested at most of the cauliflower harvesting periods of the year. Cauliflower ‘All The Year Round’ will make large, tight heads and is one of the easiest to grow as well. This versatile cauliflower is ideal for successional sowings. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 75cm (30”) More info |
Cabbage 'Durham Early' (Spring)Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) Probably one of the most well known and reliable spring cabbages. Cabbage ‘Durham Early’ produces firm, pointed, well flavoured hearts on compact plants. This compact variety also be sown or planted closely for delicious 'spring greens' ready to harvest from February. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 35cm (14”). More info |
Cabbage 'Hispi' F1 Hybrid (Summer)Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) Customer RatingVersatile Summer Cabbage ‘Hispi’ can be grown at virtually any season of the year and comes to maturity faster than cabbages bred for specific seasons. Even autumn sown, it will beat the earliest of the spring cabbages and a Jan/Feb sowing will also fill the late spring gap in cropping. This RHS AGM variety is a strong and uniform pointed type, with a beautifully sweet flavour. Cabbage ‘Hispi’ has good bolt resistance and needs little growing space so it is ideal for growing in small gardens where space is at a premium. Height: 40cm (16”). Spread: 60cm (24”). Andrew Tokely says: "I always sow this cabbage in early March, and I harvest the first sweet and tender hearts by mid June. This is far quicker than traditional spring cabbage sown in the autumn and the flavour is miles better too." 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 |
Cabbage 'Red Jewel' F1 Hybrid (Summer/Autumn)Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) Cabbage ‘Red Jewel’ is one of the best round red cabbages available and will certainly add a bright splash of colour to your plate. This delicious red cabbage produces large, tightly packed hearts with crisp, ruby red leaves that can be harvested from late July to October. This RHS AGM variety will stand in the ground over a long period and stores well once harvested. Height: 40cm (16”). Spread: 60cm (24”). 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 |
Cabbage 'Greyhound' (Summer/Autumn )Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) Customer RatingA reliable old favourite, Cabbage ‘Greyhound’ produces early maturing, pointed hearts in summer and autumn. This flavoursome cabbage has little core and very few wasted outer leaves. This RHS AGM variety is neat and compact - ideal where space is at a premium. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 40cm (16"). 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 |
Cabbage 'Surprise' F1 Hybrid (Summer/Autumn)Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) Cabbage ‘Surprise’ is ideal for successional sowing for summer and autumn harvests, standing well over a long period before splitting. This summer cabbage produces round, shiny, mid-green heads with a sweet flavour that are ideal shredded raw in salads, for stir fries, coleslaw or as a cooked vegetable. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 40cm (16”). More info |
Cabbage 'Pyramid' F1 Hybrid (Spring/Summer/Autumn)Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) A versatile British bred, pointed cabbage for sowing and harvesting all year round. Cabbage ‘Pyramid’ is ideal for use as 'greens' or 'hearted cabbages with very good colour. This RHS AGM variety stands very well, staying in good condition without bolting. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 40cm (16”). 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 |
Cabbage 'Elisa' F1 Hybrid (Summer)Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) Cabbage ‘Elisa’ is a deliciously sweet tasting summer cabbage of exceptional quality, producing compact, round, shiny heads. This RHS AGM variety stands well over a long period without splitting, and has good resistance to bolting. Ideal sliced raw in salads and stir-fries as well as a steamed vegetable. Height: 25cm (10”). Spread: 35cm (14”). 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 |
Endive 'Mixed' - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsCichorium endivia A mixture of different tastes, colours and leaf shapes, from light to dark green outer leaves and white to gold centres, plus deep green salad endive with upright irregular shaped leaves. Ideal for summer and autumn cultivation.Endive Indivia Mixed contains Endive Romanesca da Taglio, Fijne Krul Geel (Sempre Bianca), Pancalieri a Costa Bianca, Riccia a Cuore d'Oro. More info |
Cabbage 'All Year Round Collection'Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) Enjoy this collection of tasty cabbages that can be harvested all year round. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 60cm (24").
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Chicory 'Grumolo Verde' - Vita Sementi® Italian SeedsCichorium intybus Forms an attractive rosette of green leaves and a small heart if grown to maturity, but Chicory Cicoria Grumolo Verde is often sown as a 'cut and come again' salad leaf.Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Cabbage 'Derby Day' (Summer) - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsBrassica oleracea (Capitata Group) As its name suggests, Cabbage ‘Derby Day’ can be harvested as early as June. This ballhead summer cabbage has good resistance against bolting and stands well over a long period making it ideal for successional harvests. Delicious boiled, steamed or shredded raw into salads. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 40cm (16”). 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 |