Savoy Cabbage Seed Blend
Brassica oleracea bullata major sp.
- Probably the hardiest of all the cabbage family - and so versatile.
- A blend of varieties to ensure successional cropping.
- Includes some F1 hybrid varieties.
Supplied as a packet of approximately 75 seeds.
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Description
Savoy Cabbage is quite simply fantastic
Probably the hardiest of all the cabbage family, it will thrive in a cold, damp winter and will withstand lower temperatures than most other crops, making it the perfect winter standby vegetable.
Some people are put off growing and eating cabbage because of their experiences of soggy cabbage served up at school; Savoy Cabbage will restore their faith - crunchy and full of flavour, this is a vegetable that can be prepared in oh-so-many ways, from the plain and simple to the gourmet. Shredding finely and pan-frying in butter, a splash of white wine and finishing with grated nutmeg makes a fantastically simple but delicious dish.
We have carefully blended a selection of Savoy Cabbage varieties which will provide a successive harvest and get over the all 'coming at once' problem attached to growing just one variety.
Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects if allowed to 'go over' and flower (so if you have room leave any plants in that have gone too far rather than pulling them out straight away).
- Sow from April to May thinly in rows 6" (15 cm) apart. Sow in " (1 cm) deep drills.
- Thin to one seedling per 3" (7.5 cm) or transplant into suitable pots.
- Set out when large enough 18" (45 cm) apart in rows 18" (45 cm) apart.
- Harvest approximately November - February.
- Top Tips
- Whilst Savoy Cabbages grow well in a rich soil, too rich a soil or overfeeding will make the plants less hardy and more susceptible to frost damage.
- Protect from pigeons - pigeons love Brassicas (so do partridges).
- Take precautions against the dreaded Cabbage White butterfly - inspect your crop regularly, spray with our BioFriend Plant Defence or use a physical barrier such as insect netting.
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How To...
How To Sow & Grow Brassicas
Detailed advice on sowing and growing brassicas outside and under protection. Includes information on watering and pest control.
Recipes
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General Information
A Note About Our Seed Packets & Seed Counts
Information on Victoriana's method of packeting seed, including information on the seed packets. Also details on Victoriana's seed guarantee.
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