Cabbage : Redcap F1 Hybrid

Vegetable

• Crops in : Harvest July to November
• Ideal for : Patios

Description

Superb, deep-red, solid, mini round cabbage heads on compact plants with no wasted outer leaves. Cabbage Redcap F1 Hybrid stands well with good quality heads.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds March to May in individual pots or a seed tray of a proprietary compost and cover with 6mm (¼in) of compost or vermiculite, at a minimum of 15C (60F), until germination which takes around 7 days. Alternatively, seeds can be sown thinly in a prepared seedbed 13mm (½in) deep, allowing 30cm (12in) between rows

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into larger pots, or transplant from the seedbed around 5 weeks from sowing, allowing 25cm (10in) between plants each way for 'baby heads' or 45cm (18in) each way for larger heads. Plant firmly to obtain best quality heads

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.

Kitchen Notes

Ideal raw in salads, cooked or pickled.