- For spring or autumn cropping of hearted cabbages or 'greens'.
- An old favourite producing solid, pointed, tasty green heads.
What you need to know:
- 1 x Mr Fothergills Cabbage Offenham 2 (Flower Of Spring) Seeds
- Harvest: February to May, September to November
- Indoors Sowing Guide: Sow indoors 0.5cm (1/4") deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse. Keep moist. Transplant 5cm (2") to other trays when large enough to handle. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out. Harvest July-August sowings as 'greens' in February or March, or hearted from April-May. Harvest March-May sowings as 'greens' from September to November.
- Outdoors Sowing Guide: Sow outdoors thinly in a seed bed, 1.5cm (1/2") deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Water well until plants are established. Transplant 45cm (18") apart when seedlings are about 10cm (4") tall. Allow 45cm (18") between rows. Plant firmly and water well.
- Soil Type: Well cultivated, fertile soil
- Hints & Tips: Apply a high nitrogen fertiliser in early spring to give over-wintered plants a welcome boost. Eat the outer dark green leaves as these have the most nutrients.
- Pack Size: 500 Seeds
