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Item Number: 10910

Cabbage Spring Hero F1 (Ballhead Type)

Description:
Large solid round heads of medium green with crisp creamy white heart. Great flavour. Holds well once mature. Sow only in August. 80 PLANTS / 115 SEEDS Spring Harvesting Sow the seeds thinly in a nursery bed in July or August in rows 15cm apart at a depth of 1cm. Thin the seedlings as they grow to about 8cm apart. In September or October the young plants should have 5 or 6 leaves and be transplanted to the growing site 45cm apart all round. Firmly tread in and water thoroughly.

SEED COUNT 100 approx

SOW July and August

VARIETY Spring Hero F1 Hybrid

TYPE Spring Vegetable Crop

PLOT Outdoor Plot

WHERE TO SOW

Sow the seeds thinly in a well-prepared seed bed in shallow drills 1.5cm (1/2”) deep in rows 45cm (17”) apart. Keep well watered. Can be sown in modules or pots.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

Thin the seedlings as they appear to 5cm (2”) apart. When the seedlings are about 10-15cm (4-6”) tall, transplant to the growing site 35cm-40cm (13-16”) apart. Set the young plants 1.5cm (3/4”) deeper than they were in the seed bed.

HANDY TIPS

Fertilize in early spring to encourage growth. Pick regularly to prevent all cabbages cropping at the same time.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

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