Thompson & Morgan Cabbage Summer Jewel F1 Hybrid 1 Seed Packet (30 Seeds), Green

Sow summer cabbage indoors seed from February to May. Alternatively direct sow outdoors from late March into a well-prepared seedbed, for transplanting to their final positions later on. Sow at a depth of 13mm (1/2") and distance of 23cm (9") between rows. Indoors, sow seed at a depth of 12mm (1/2") in trays of free-draining, seed sowing compost and cover with a layer of vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 20-25C (68-77F) until germination which takes 4 -7 days. Once germinated, grow Cabbage plants on in cooler conditions until all risk of frost has passed and plants are large enough to be transplanted with 2-3 true leaves. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 - 10 days before planting cabbage in moist, rich, well-drained soil in full sun. A fertile soil is essential as cabbages require high levels of nitrogen. Prepare the soil in early spring by adding plenty of well-rotted farmyard manure to the soil to improve its structure and fertility. Apply lime to acid soils to reduce the acidity and lessen the risk of clubroot. Plant cabbages at a distance of 50cm (20") apart and cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Place a collar around the stem of each plant to prevent cabbage root fly attacks. Water the plants thoroughly after planting.Product specifications:. Position: Full Sun. Height: Up to 40cm when fully established. Spread: Up to 60cm when fully established. Supplied as 1x Cabbage 'Summer Jewel' seed packet (approx. 30 seeds)Delivered with growing and care instructions.Harvest period – August to OctoberImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: Grow your own greens with Cabbage ‘Summer Jewel’ F1 – the new breeding in heat resistant, leafy greens that are very slow to heart Plants produce huge harvests of compact, 30cm, smooth, dark green leaves that carry no stalk – so quicker to prepare and less food waste in the kitchen! For a continuous crop, plant with ‘Winter Jewel’ F1 – the perfect partner to for year-round quality greens Try your homegrown harvest cooked as traditional ‘greens’ or shred the leaves for use in salads, stir fries and soups Companion planting: try growing cabbages with Nasturtiums to draw cabbage white butterflies away from your crop, and mint to help deter flea beetles Specifications: Model Number: 75014