Red Cabbage 'Tête Noire'

Early growing variety with a short foot, an extremely dark red, very tight rounded medium size head.


Type of soil: Rich and well drained. Well dug.
Sowing time: Mid March to mid May.
Harvest time: July to October.
Site: Full sun.


Sow directly in the ground or under a frame:
- Sow thinly straight in to the ground, covering lightly with fine soil, firm down and water with a light spray. Keep the soil moist until they come through.
- A month after sowing when the seedlings have 3 leaves; carry out the first pricking out removing the seedlings gently. Space the seedlings about 10cm apart.
- Later when the plants have between 4 and 6 leaves repeat the procedure and space them 50cm apart. The process of pricking out will strengthen the roots.


Pruning and looking after:
- Water regularly, mulch the ground around the plants.
- No pruning is necessary.
- Harvest them as needed, by cutting the stalk at ground level.