Cabbage Pixie Seeds
Code: 433307
Sowing Time Late July-early August
A fine tasting cabbage
By far the best pointed cabbage we have seen, with a hard head of mid-green and a fine, tasty internal structure. Early to mature and can be closely planted. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. For cutting in spring - maturing time approximately 36 weeks from sowing.
Culture: Sow seed in late July in the North and the Midlands and early August in the South, in 1.8cm (¾") deep drills (shallow grooves) 15cm (6") apart on prepared seed beds outdoors. Set the resultant plants in rows 38cm (15") apart, with 30cm (12") between plants, during September and October.
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Plant Herb Garlic Chives amongst your cabbages as this has been shown to deter Carrot Root Fly. HEALTH BENEFITS - Antioxidant. Good source of vitamin C (Anti-ageing, wound healing, decreasing blood cholesterol and prevention of infections. Assists the body in absorbing iron). ANTIOXIDANTS: Term used to describe a number of organic substances such as vitamins A, C & E, the mineral Selenium and 'Carotenoids' - the pigments which colour many fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants are thought to prevent cancers, heart and stroke problems by assisting in the 'mopping up' and expulsion from the body of substances known as 'free radicals' which can be created by exposure to various environmental pollutants. COOKING HINTS - Try to use all healthy outer leaves as these darker green leaves contain most nutrients.