CABBAGE (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
Possibly the most ancient of today's vegetables; cultivated for over 4000 years. Stores well in cool humid conditions. Likes rich well drained soil with pH above 6.0 and sunny position, keep well watered. Will cross-pollinate with other Brassicas to keep seed pure grow only one Brassica. Sow early spring, end of summer to winter, mature plants tolerate frost.
Seed count: 200-380 seeds per gram
PORTUGAL SUMMER (Brassica oleracea tronchuda) (COUVE TRONCHUDA)
An excellent heat tolerant cabbage. In Portugal the leaves are shredded to make delicious "caldo verde" soup. The hearts and young centres are particularly delicate and agreeably flavoured. Constant picking encourages leaf production, loved by poultry. Sow after frost, also autumn in warmer areas.
Seeds per packet: 40
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