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Cabbage Information
Cabbage
Brassica oleracea
Cabbages come in many varieties, not only do the varieties cover all year round harvesting, but they also come in many different shapes and colours.
Moon Planting Type: Leafy
Soil Type: Any Soil
Aspect: Any aspect
Light: Full Sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Moisture: Well-drained
pH: Neutral (6.6 - 7.3)
Height:
Spread:
Cabbage Growing Notes
Sowing
Sow Summer/Autumn Cabbages from January to the end of June and they will harvest from July until November. Sow Winter cabbages in June, July and August for harvesting in October, November, December, and April, May next year. Chinese cabbage can be sown in June, July and August for harvesting in September and October.
Pruning & Thining
Thin as required
Harvesting
Cut the younger leaves from the center of the plant, this is known as the 'heart'. It should be a firm ball shape varying in size depending on the variety. Remove the Root after harvesting so as not to encourage disease or pests.
With Spring cabbages it is possible to cut the stalk with a 'cross' on the top to encourage the growt of four more cabbages.
Cabbage Varieties
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A first-class red cabbage that produces lovely little heads of good colour and fine internal structure, that hold and store well....more£1.55
A favourite early variety, with pointed heads of excellent flavour. Sow under glass early February, or in succession outdoors March-July. Spring Sowing....more£1.30
A compact, round, dark green Savoy, with excellent flavour, good frost tolerance and high disease tolerance. Extend the season with successional sowings. Recommended by the National Institute of Agric...more£2.25
Medium-sized compact pointed heads of delicious flavour. Quick maturing and ideal for close spacing. Sow October under glass for transplanting January under frames. Sow early February under glass for ...more£3.75
Medium-sized, firm round heads maturing in summer and early autumn. Sow February under glass or March-June outdoors. Spring Sowing....more£1.30
A really reliable, sweet tasting cabbage, with a good internal structure and short core (which means you get more usable leaves!). Can also be spaced closely and grown as a 'baby' cabbage....more£2.10
A compact, uniform Dutch white cabbage maturing in early autumn from a sowing in April. The heads stand in condition for a remarkably long period, and are of an ideal size for smaller families. Spring...more£3.30
The unique pointed, carmine-red, tightly packed heads of this Eastern European heirloom variety make a colourful, flavoursome addition to summer salads and are equally delicious lightly steamed....more£1.55
For use from December. Uniform habit, and very firm, hardy heads with leaves like Savoys. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Spring Sowing. Recommended by the National Institute of Agricultural Botany....more£3.30
Solid, dark red, round heads of fine texture, excellent for pickling and for speciality cooked dishes. Spring Sowing....more£1.55
An easily grown, tasty variety which produces large, succulent 'barrel'-like heads for late summer salads or stir-fry dishes. Increasingly, Chinese cabbage is being used for salad 'baby' leaves either...more£1.55
Compact, uniform habit, and small to medium-sized dark green pointed heads which mature early. Ideal for close spacing....more£1.55
Dark green compact heads for use in April and early May, and in autumn....more£1.35
Large, solid, pointed heads maturing April-May. Can also be used for greens....more£1.30
Medium-sized round heads. Very hardy, and a favourite for use from Christmas....more£1.55
A quick early summer variety that resists bolting and holds well. All our Organic varieties carry the Organic Farmers & Growers Seal of Approval....more£2.85
A top quality late summer/autumn cabbage of the round headed Dutch White type, with solid compact heads of around 2kg in weight, which both stand and store well. Healthy young plants, individually roo...more£5.95
A first-rate summer/autumn, smooth and compact, pointed variety producing dark green heads that are noted for their ease of cutting and their outstanding flavour. Healthy young plants, individually ro...more£4.95
These clever collars fit snugly around the stems of cabbages, cauliflowers, broccoli and brussels sprouts, to prevent the Cabbage Root Fly laying its eggs beside the roots of the plants. Collars expan...more£2.50
These clever collars fit snugly around the stems of cabbages, cauliflowers, broccoli and brussels sprouts, to prevent the Cabbage Root Fly laying its eggs beside the roots of the plants. Collars expan...more£4.50
Clubroot is the most destructive disease of brassicas but this little beauty has shown a very high resistance in our trials and produced an excellent crop on infected land! It can be grown at closer ...more£2.99
We believe this is the best red cabbage! It produces large dense heads with wonderful internal colour and it stands in excellent condition for months. Outstanding Flavour for Salads Pickles or Cooki...more£1.99
A good quality pointed cabbage. The compact plants over-winter well and produce firm hearts in spring. Duncan can also be cut early for leafy greens...more£3.95
A high quality variety with well-shaped deep blue-green solid heads. Because these are generally very uniform this is always a popular show bench variety.The flavour is excellent - it's often describe...more£3.95
‘All round' doesn't refer to its shape - Cabbage Duncan is actually a ‘pointed' variety - but to the fact that it is so versatile.It can be harvested in the autumn from an early summer planting pi...more£3.95
This selection of Red Cabbage is one of the best we've found and we have no hesitation in continuing to recommend it to our customers.Ready to cut in October it holds well so can provide a steady supp...more£4.45
With just a bit of planning you can have fresh cabbage to harvest all year round! From fresh young spring greens to the hardiest of winter savoys and varieties with solid heads for coleslaw and ...more£7.46
One of the earliest and best spring cabbages.Durham Early produces large solid heads of excellent quality when other vegetables are scarce.It is good used as spring greens....more£0.99
Unusual for a spring cabbage Spring Hero is a ballhead rather than a pointed type.It produces large tasty heads which stay in excellent condition on the plants for many weeks....more£1.99
This early summer pointed cabbage can be successionally sown to give delicious green hearts for many weeks.A reliable performer with a great taste....more£1.29
Hispi is so fast growing and needs so little space its perfect for small gardens or where space is limited. The tender pointed heads are sweet and tasty. We thoroughly recommend Hispi....more£2.99
Primo is a splendid cabbage for mid summer cropping.The round medium sized heads are produced on neat compact plants and are delicious steamed raw in salads or used for delicious homemade coleslaw....more£0.99
Enjoy the fine flavour of savoys as early as September with this impressive variety! Resolution produces solid mid-green heads with heavily savoyed (crinkled) leaves and stays in good condition throug...more£2.99
Crunchy texture and high yields. Stallion is best grown at closer spacings allowing for their more compact size and habit....more£2.99
The large solid white heads of this Dutch favourite will store for many weeks in a cool airy environment. Delicious steamed and perfect for home made coleslaw - delicious....more£0.99
A reliably hard savoy with typically crinkled leaves. Ormskirk Late has a fine flavour and is great standby when many other vegetables are scarce....more£1.29
Ultra frost hardy and sweet as a nut!Tundra is a remarkable winter ballhead variety which will stay in good condition without splitting for literally months. Splendid steamed or boiled try it shredded...more£2.49
A delicious early autumn cabbage that is quick to mature and has a really good deep red colour all the way through. Ideal for using in late summer salads or adding to more hearty dishes as the wea...more£2.79
Add colour and style to salads with these delicious red cabbage shoots. As easy to grow as cress they can be harvested just five to ten days after sowing when the seedlings are about 2cm (1in) long. T...more£1.49
Very late maturing over-wintering variety producing well blistered heads of outstanding quality. A really robust selection that will get through the roughest weather and still be good for cutting ...more£4.45
Medium sized firm short-cored round heads which means there is very little wasted when preparing for cooking. Holds for a long time without splitting. Each well-flavoured head weighs in at about 4lb o...more£4.45
Effective protection against carrot and cabbage root fly and other flying insects Also protects against birds and rabbits Provides some protection from frost and wind damage Strong woven poly...more£24.95
