Cabbage : Primo

Vegetable

Description

A well known variety, Cabbage Primo produces solid 'ball head' cabbage from June to August. Easy and productive.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds outdoors in a well prepared seed bed in early spring. Sow seeds thinly 12mm ( ½in) deep in rows 23cm (9in) apart. If the soil is dry water well and allow to drain before sowing.

Growing Instructions

Transplant at the 5-6 leaf stage 45cm (18in) apart in rows 45cm (18in) apart. The soil should be firm and contain plenty of well rotted compost etc, preferably from a previous crop, it should also be well limed.

Aftercare

Hoe regularly and don't allow the soil to dry out.

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.