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Cabbage Advantage F1

Brassica oleracea var. capitata Advantage F1
Wild Cabbage

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A new high-performing and very versatile variety that can be harvested from spring, for its young tender leaves, until autumn. This dark green leaf cabbage also performs very well under cover. Sowing from March to October for a spring-to-autumn harvest.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Dry resistance
Poor
Germination time (days)
14 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Sowing period March to October
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Description

The 'Advantage F1' Cabbage is a new, high-performing, and versatile variety that can be harvested from spring for its tender young leaves until autumn. This dark green cabbage also performs very well under cover. It can be sown from March to October for a harvest from spring to autumn.

The Savoy Cabbage or Drumhead Cabbage is a very popular leafy vegetable, and it is loved as much for its flavour as for the generous size of its heads.

Commonly known as Drumhead Cabbage or Savoy Cabbage (in Latin Brassica oleracea capitata, capitata meaning "head"), this beautiful vegetable belongs to the large family of Brassicaceae (formerly Cruciferae). Native to Europe, it is a biennial plant cultivated annually that produces a more or less compact head, which can be round, slightly flattened, or sharply conical in pointed varieties. The leaves of the Savoy Cabbage are smooth, and their colour varies depending on the variety: from very light green, almost white, to dark green, sometimes slightly bluish, to shades of red with a violet tinge, almost black.

Cabbage, although emblematic of winter, can be sown and harvested almost year-round. Varieties are generally grouped into three main categories: spring cabbages, which are harvested from late April to June; summer and autumn cabbages for the period from July; and winter cabbages, which, along with leeks and parsnips, allow you to wait until the first spring harvests.

Savoy Cabbage can be consumed raw or cooked. It can be shredded in salads, braised to accompany meat and fish dishes, stuffed, or used in soups and sauerkraut. There are plenty of recipes, both in traditional and modern cuisine.

From a dietary point of view, it is remarkable: it has low energy value but is very rich in vitamins C, B6, and B9. It also contains a lot of fibre and minerals like calcium.

In the vegetable garden, it is easy to grow as long as you meet its requirements: deep soil, excellent fertilisation, and regular moisture. It thrives in sunny locations and generally does well in cool and rainy climates.

Note: This variety is labelled F1 for "F1 hybrid" because it results from the cross-breeding of carefully selected parents to combine their qualities. This results in a variety that can be exceptionally flavorful and early while resistant to certain diseases. Sometimes criticised or mistakenly associated with GMOs, F1 hybrid seeds are attractive for their uniformity and resistance. Still, unfortunately, their qualities do not pass on to subsequent generations; therefore, it will not be possible to save the seeds for later sowing.

Harvest: It should be done when the cabbage forms a nice head before the leaves turn yellow. It is harvested by cutting just below the head with a knife.

Storage: Savoy Cabbage can be kept in the refrigerator for several days. It can also be frozen after being blanched in salted boiling water. Winter varieties can also be left in the ground. Finally, the preparation of sauerkraut (lacto-fermentation) allows for the flavorful preservation of white-headed autumn varieties.

Gardener's tip: Don't forget the flowers! Even though the vegetable garden is primarily intended for producing quality vegetables, it is always interesting to plant flowers. Firstly, for the aesthetic pleasure they provide, even though the beauty of certain vegetables like cabbage is enough on its own. Secondly, flowers can repel pests and attract valuable pollinators. So, don't hesitate to plant Blanket Flowers, Marigolds, Zinnias, Cosmos, Nasturtiums, or even beautiful herbs like Dill in the middle of the rows or at the edge of the bed. However, be careful with certain plants, such as Borage, which self-seeds abundantly in dedicated cultivation spaces.

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Cabbage: planting, sowing and harvest
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by Virginie T. 15 min.
Cabbage: planting, sowing and harvest
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Harvest

Harvest time March to October
Type of vegetable Leaf vegetable
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value, Productive

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Brassica

Species

oleracea var. capitata

Cultivar

Advantage F1

Family

Brassicaceae

Other common names

Wild Cabbage

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

Product reference • 22821

Planting and care

Sowing:

The germination temperature of Advantage F1 Cabbage is around 15° (minimum 10°, maximum 30°) and takes 5 to 14 days.

Sowing period: from March to October

Harvest period: from spring to autumn

You can sow directly in place or prepare young plants that will later be planted in their final position in the garden.

Preparing young plants: Under shelter from late autumn to late winter or in a propagator in the garden for the rest of the year (according to the recommended sowing period), sow the seeds at a depth of 1 to 2 cm (0 to 1in) in good seed compost or fine soil. Lightly cover with compost, and keep the substrate moist but not soggy.

When the young plants appear strong enough to handle, transplant them into pots if necessary before planting them in the garden when there is no longer any risk of frost. When planting, respect the recommended spacing for direct sowing.

Direct sowing: In properly amended and finely worked soil, create furrows about one or two centimetres deep, spaced 50 centimetres (20 inches) apart. Sow the seeds and cover them with a thin layer of fine soil. When the seedlings are well developed, thin them out, leaving one plant every 50 centimetres (20 inches).

Cultivation:

Cabbage thrives in sunny conditions. It is a nutrient-demanding vegetable that requires well-rotted, nitrogen-rich, and potassium-rich soil. Applying a generous amount of mature compost (about 3/4 kg per m2) in autumn is advisable by scratching it into the soil to a depth of 5 cm (2in) after loosening the soil as you would for any vegetable crop. It is not very tolerant of soil pH, which should be between 5.6 and 6.5. In acidic soil, it is necessary to gradually raise the pH by adding calcium in the form of Dolomite or Lime.

It is beneficial to companion plant it with many vegetables such as tomatoes, lettuce, etc. However, avoid planting it near other Brassicas,dsuchchini, fennel, lamb's lettuce, leeks, and strawberries.

Beware of pests such as Cabbage White Butterfly or Flea Beetles, and consider using insect netting. Cabbage is generally susceptible to diseases like Clubroot, so rotating crops in the plots is essential.

Seedlings

Sowing period March to October
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 14 days

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Damp soil

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