Robin F1 (Winter) Cabbage Vegetable Seeds

Cabbage F1 Robin Winter is an early January King type that matures from October to February. Has solid medium sized heads that quickly form the distinctive January King purple colour as the crop matures? Overall a superb January king cabbage.

• Maturity from planting: 110 days approx.
• Harvest Season: Mid October Onwards
• Head weight (Kg) 1.0 - 2.0kg
• Head Colour: Light green and dark purple
• Features: Early with tight heads
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Sow April June germinates between 10 and 25°C. 

Sow 2cm (3/4? deep.

Seedlings are ready for transplanting when they have 5 or 6 leaves. Make a hole big enough to accommodate the root ball firming the soil around the plant. 

 The spacing between plants depends on the end product, for compact heads space at 30cm, 45cm for large heads and only 15cm for spring cabbage to encourage the pointed conical shape.

All young seedlings and transplants should be protected from cabbage root fly. The most successful way to do this is with protective discs around the base of the stem, often called collars.

Keep young plants well watered until established and then only water during dry periods. Keep weeds under control in the beds. Earth up spring and winter cabbages in winter and firm down any which have been loosened by wind and frost. 

 Cabbages like a fertile, well-drained, moisture retentive, firm soil. The main crop beds should be dug over and firmed a few weeks before planting.

Plant 30-45cm (12-18?) apart.

Space rows 40-60cm (16-24?) apart.

An easy to grow and low maintenance plant that will give confidence to the first time gardener as it produces bucket loads of veg. Plant out in April - late May when the chance of frost has passed. Incorporate plenty of organic matter to feed the plant and help retain water.

As they are hungry feeders, feed them every 14 days with a potash rich fertilizer. Keep well watered but do not wet the fruit.

Harvest: October Onwards.

Suitable for the vegetable garden, allotments and containers.

Be prepared to water well and supplement feed with high-potash feed during season. Regular feeding is recommended.