Cabbage ‘Newton’ F1 (Brassica oleracea)

Large blue-green 4-6kg cabbage suited for cropping from December until August. Sow in succession from August until February.

When to sow:    Late-winter, spring or late summer
Where to sow:   Seed tray, pots or in a garden seed bed
Depth to sow:    1/2cm
Aspect:            Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.
Soil:              Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add lime if            soil is too acid.
Spacing:               Between plants 50cm
           Between rows   50cm

Directions: If grown under cover when the first two true leaves appear harden the seedlings off by taking them outside on a cool cloudy day. Keep watered. When the seedlings are 6-8cm tall plant in the garden. First remove the seed leaves (cotyledons) and plant up to the first set of true leaves. Water in. If seed is planted in outside seed beds transplant when seedlings are 6-8cm tall.