Mr Fothergill's Cabbage (Crokii) Caii F1 Seeds, Unusual , with a texture similar to an Iceberg lettuce. To avoid diseases always rotate brassica crops each year.

Sow outdoors, thinly in a seed bed, 1.5cm deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Water well until plants are established. Transplant 60cm apart when plants are about 10cm tall. Allow 60cm between rows. Plant firmly and water well. Or sow indoors 0.5cm deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse. Keep moist. Transplant 5cm apart to other trays when large enough to handle. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions before planting out 60cm apart.

• Unusual, succulent, crisp and mild white cabbage
• Reliable, with strong resistance to Fusarium
• Excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants

Sow time: Mar-Jun
Flowering/Harvesting time: Dec-Apr