Cabbage Stonehead - the heads are so solid you could stand on them! Lovely crisp texture to the creamy white hearts. Can be planted at 30cm spacings and stands well.
SOW April and May
HARVEST July - September
TYPE Summer/ Autumn Crop
PLOT Outdoor Plot
WHERE TO SOW:
Sow seeds thinly in pots or trays under glass at 13°C or later sowings in a seed bed outside or under cloches in shallow rows 1.5cm deep and 15cm apart.
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
When glasshouse seedlings are about 8cm tall, prick off into trays 5cm apart. Harden off as soon as possible for planting in the growing site 45cm apart in April. Thin outdoor sowings to 10cm apart and transplant when 15cm tall.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES: Excellent source of vitamin C & B. The darkest leaves contain the most nutrients.
HANDY TIP: If outside condition are not good, sow seed in modular tray then just plant out the plug plants when large enough.Ideal for close planting, if short on space.