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Item Number: 10928

Cabbage Kilaton F1

Description:
High yielding, autumn/winter cabbage, ballhead variety. It has a nice green external colour, even after long storage. Head weight approx 2.5-4kg (5.1/2-9lb) 50 seeds WINTER HARVESTING Sow the seeds thinly in a nursery bed in April and May 1cm deep in rows 15cm apart. When the seedlings have formed 5 or 6 leaves, about July, tranplant to the growing site 45cm apart all round. Plant 1 or 2cm deeper than they were in the nursery bed and tread in firmly, as they have to stand the autumn and winter winds and need a good solid base. Water regularly white establishing.

Seed Count: 50 Club Root Resistance

WHEN TO SOW

March to April

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

HARVEST

October to November

HANDY TIP

Sweet flavoured, can be eaten raw.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Excellent source of vitamin C & B. The darkest leaves contain the most nutrients.