Growing Cabbage

Cabbages are extremely hardy members of the brassica family, which thrive in cold damp winters and are capable of withstanding temperatures which would destroy many other crops

The variety to the left is January King a hardy winter variety with heads which are crispy and crunchy and full of flavour.

The somewhat unglamorous reputation gained by cabbage has changed over the last few years, newer varieties have been introduced which are milder tasting than the old much stronger flavoured types, these varieties have also been bred to be more disease resistant.

Because the cabbage is suitable to most temperate climates and soils and require minimal attention, they are one of the easiest crops to grow.