Thompson & Morgan Cabbage Elisa F1 Hybrid 30 Seeds Packet

Bring a burst of freshness to your vegetable patch with Thompson & Morgan Cabbage Elisa F1 Hybrid 30 Seeds Packet that thrive in cool climate gardens and reward you with crisp heads from June to October. Sow indoors from February or outdoors from late March, nurture seedlings in nutrient-rich soil and enjoy a reliable harvest with each packet containing around 30 seeds. You'll receive easy-to-follow growing instructions so you can confidently grow strong cabbages whether you're a beginner or seasoned gardener. How to grow: Sow at a depth of 13mm (1/2") and distance of 23cm (9") between rows. Indoors, sow seed at a depth of 12mm (1/2") 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 20-25C (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 10 days before planting cabbage in moist, rich, well-drained soil in full sun. A fertile soil is essential as cabbages require 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.