Cabbage ‘Gonzales’ F1

An early, reliable superbly flavoured mini cabbage which can be planted from late winter until late summer. If planted closely, 30cm between plants, this popular European strain will give heads some 10 to 15 cm cross. This is my grandchildren’s favourite cabbage. This fabulous new variety, which is very popular in northern European shops, produces 10-15cm round dense heads for all of the year except winter. Sweet spicy flavour. Suited to cooking or coleslaw. 66 days from transplant.

When to sow: Mid-winter until late summer
Where to sow: in seed tray, pots or 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 30cm; Between rows   30cm

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.