A round shaped savoy cabbage is such a classic winter vegetable, prized for its rounded heads, rich earthy flavour and distinctive crinkled leaves. Estrema produces 2-3kg heads, can be harvested from 80 days in warmer seasons to 100 days in cooler seasons. Holds well in the garden.
When to sow: Late-winter, spring, summer and early autumn.
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 30cm
Between rows 45cm
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



