Cabbage, Savoy – Vertus
€1.95
Description
Cabbage, Savoy – Vertus is a very frost hardy savoy cabbage with finely blistered dark green leaves for harvesting from October until February.
Sowing:
April to early June
Sow one seed per module about 1.5cm deep and about 4 weeks later plant out.
Spacing:
Between rows: 50cm
Between plants in the row: 50cm
Approx. seed count: 100
Growing Cabbage, Savoy – Vertus
Latin name
Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) – Cabbage Vertus
Family
Brassicaceae (also known as Cruciferae)
Cabbages are the most commonly grown member of the brassica family. They generally do extremely well in our cool, moist climate provided that plenty of compost or ripened manure is available. Thus they are not really suitable for growing under protection as they dislike extreme heat during the summer. The only time I grow them in a tunnel or greenhouse is in later winter/early spring.
Soil and site
Cabbages are greedy plants and therefore require a high level of soil fertility. Composted manure should be incorporated a few weeks prior to planting.
The pH level of the soil should be above 6.5, otherwise it should be corrected either in the form of calcified seaweed or ground limestone. Also an acid soil may encourage the spread of clubroot.
Sowing Cabbage, Savoy – Vertus
I prefer sowing cabbages in modular seed trays which are placed on a heating bench in a greenhouse or on a warm windowsill. I sow one or two seeds per module about 1.5cm deep. If two seeds germinate you have to remove the weaker seedling. They usually germinate within 5 to 7 days and are ready for planting out about 5 weeks after sowing.
The first sowing can be done in early April. A second sowing can be made in mid June for planting out around 4 weeks after sowing.
Spacing
In fact, the spacing of the plants determines the final size of the head. If lots of small cabbages are required then plant them closer.
I usually space the plants 50 x 50cm apart.
Plant care
Cabbages require a firm soil. Also the transplants should be well watered before transplanting. They should be planted firmly with a trowel or dibber. Regular hoeing will control weed growth whilst stimulating plant vigour.
Harvesting
Cabbage, Savoy – Vertus can be harvested from November until February.
Potential problems
Cabbages are susceptible to the same insect and disease pests as all the other brassicas but due to the early cropping period most problems will be avoided.
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