Cabbage : Wheelers Imperial (Heritage)

Vegetable

• Crops in : February as greens or April-May as hearted cabbage

Description

Well known and reliable variety for over 100 years. Compact habit, producing firm, well-flavoured, pointed, tender hearts. Use also for spring greens when sown or planted more closely. Suitable also for spring sowing for summer and autumn cutting.

Help to retain bio diversity by growing these traditional varieties with the taste and garden performance well regarded by previous generations.

Sowing Instructions

Sow July to August for overwintering. Sow seed thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 23cm (9in) apart in soil raked to a fine tilth and which contains plenty of sowing mix or manure. It may also be beneficial to rake in 100g/sq m (3oz/sq yd) of a balanced fertiliser.
Can also be sown during spring for summer harvesting.

Growing Instructions

Transplant when seedlings are large enough to handle, spacing by 30-38cm (12-15in) each way or at 10cm (4in) apart for spring greens.

Aftercare

Water regularly, especially in dry periods. Hoe between plants as required.

Kitchen Notes

Delicious steamed and sprinkled with black pepper; add any left over to 'bubble and squeak'.