| Item Number |
10928
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| Description
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Cabbage Kilaton F1 |
| Unit Price(£) |
3.25
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A club root resistant, ballhead variety. This high yielding autumn/winter cabbage has good storage ability. A nice green external colour,even after long storage. Head weight approx 2.5-4kg (5.5-9lb). Autumn vegetable Outdoor plot.
SEED COUNT
50 approx
SOW
March to April
HARVEST
October to November
TYPE
Autumn vegetable
PLOT
Outdoor plot
WHERE TO SOW
Early sowing
in trays or modules at 16°C in the greenhouse 1cm (1/2”) deep. Outdoor sowing in well-prepared seed bed in shallow drills 2cm (1/2”) deep
WHAT TO DO NEXT
When indoor seedlings are about 8cm (3”) tall, prick out into trays 5cm (2”) apart. Thin outdoor seedlings as they appear to 5cm (2”) apart. When the seedlings are about 10-15cm (4-6”) tall, transplant to the growing site 35-40cm (14-16”) apart. Set the young plants 2cm (1”) deeper than they were in the seed bed. Ensure plants are well hardened off before planting out
HANDY TIP
Sweet flavoured, can be eaten raw.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Excellent source of vitamin C & B. The darkest leaves contain the most nutrients.
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