Thompson and Morgan Cabbage Summer Jewel F1 Hybrid Seeds

Enjoy a vibrant summer harvest with compact, heat-tolerant leafy greens from Thompson and Morgan Cabbage Summer Jewel F1 Hybrid Seeds that thrive in full sun and produce smooth dark green leaves with no stalks, making preparation quicker and reducing kitchen waste, while each packet provides around 30 seeds for a generous supply and includes easy-to-follow growing instructions to help you achieve great results from sowing to harvest between August and October. Sow summer cabbage indoors from February to May. Alternatively, direct sow outdoors from late March into a well-prepared seedbed, for transplanting to their final positions later on. Sow at a depth of 13mm and a distance of 23cm between rows. Indoors, sow seed at a depth of 12mm in trays of free-draining, seed sowing compost and cover with a layer of vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77F) until germination which takes four to seven days. Once germinated, grow Cabbage plants on in cooler conditions until all risk of frost has passed and plants are large enough to be transplanted with two to three true leaves. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over seven to ten days before planting cabbage in moist, rich, well-drained soil in full sun. A fertile soil is essential as cabbage requires high levels of nitrogen. Prepare the soil in early spring by adding plenty of well-rotted farmyard manure to the soil to improve its structure and fertility. Apply lime to acid soils to reduce the acidity and lessen the risk of clubroot. Plant cabbages at a distance of 50cm (20") apart and cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Place a collar around the stem of each plant to prevent cabbage root fly attacks. Water the plants thoroughly after planting. Product specifications: Position: Full Sun. Height: Up to 40cm when fully established. Spread: Up to 60cm when fully established. Delivered with growing and care instructions. Harvest period – August to October. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary the results. Images may be included to illustrate supply, but can vary due to seasonal changes (e.g., deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).