Cabbage : Winter : Jewel

Vegetable

• Crops in : January to April

Description

Outstanding introduction for over-winter production of evenly sized, smooth, dark leaved greens. Very slow to heart, eventually forming compact 250g (8oz) loose heads. Superb winter hardiness and has excellent flavour and bolting resistance.

Sowing Instructions

Sow directly during August. Sow seed thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 45cm (18in) apart in soil raked to a fine tilth and which contains plenty of compost or manure. It may be beneficial to rake in 100g/sq.m (3oz/sq.yd) of a balanced fertiliser.

Growing Instructions

Thin or transplant during September when seedlings are large enough to handle, spacing 15-17cm (6-7in) between plants in the row. Water regularly, especially in dry periods. Protect plants with fine netting against caterpillar, aphid and pigeons.