Vegetable

• Crops in : Harvest February as greens or April-May as hearted cabbage

Description

Probably one of the most well known and reliable spring cabbages, Cabbage Durham Early produces firm, pointed, well flavoured hearts on compact plants.

Can also be sown or planted closely for delicious 'spring greens' ready to harvest from February.

Sowing Instructions

To avoid danger of clubroot, grow your brassicas (cabbages, sprouts, cauliflowers, etc) on a different site each year.

Sow seeds July to August for overwintering or in spring for summer cutting. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 23cm (9in) apart in soil raked to a fine tilth and which contains plenty of compost or manure. It may also be beneficial to rake in 100g/sq.m (3oz/sq yd) of a balanced fertiliser.

Growing Instructions

Transplant when seedlings are large enough to handle, spacing by 30-38cm (12-15in) each way or at 10cm (4in) apart for 'spring greens'.

Aftercare

Water regularly, especially in dry periods. Hoe between plants as required.

Nutritional Information

Eaten raw or cooked, cabbages are an excellent source of Vitamin C. Try to use all healthy outer leaves, as the darkest green leaves contain the most nutrients.

Kitchen Notes

Delicious steamed and sprinkled with black pepper; add any left over to 'bubble and squeak'.