CABBAGE SUGARLOAF

Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata

Sugarloaf is a strongly recommended variety. It has an excellent flavour whether cooked or served cold in salads. The compact, conical heads mature over several weeks.

How To Grow:
Drop seeds 15mm deep in seedbed, tray or punnet. Keep moist. Transplant to final positions when they have developed 2-4 leaves. Allow 40-60cm between plants; firm in and keep well watered.

When To Plant: Early Spring through to early Autumn.
Harvest: When heads are firm but quite small.
Sow: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Important Note: These seeds may be treated with a fungicide (Thiram or Apron XL), do not eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is an AQIS requirement for certain varieties of seeds. It does not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees. If your packet has been treated it will be well marked with a warning and the seeds will be dyed a distinct colour.