My Basket
(empty)
0
Dutchman F1
£0.99
In Stock. Once dispatched arrives within 2 days.
Delivery from 80p. Free on all orders over £10.
A unique, ‘sweetheart’ style of cabbage with leaves so sweet they can be eaten raw. Also great in small spaces as “baby cabbage.” Great for shredding!
Description
Dutchman F1 Cabbage Seeds
[90 days] A narrow-based, pointed cabbage, Dutchman is the perfect variety for gardens or allotments with less space. The heads offer a remarkably mild, yet sweet flavour, and are bolt-resistant. It also has a good resistance to the fungus that causes white blister.
Any incredibly versatile, cabbage, Dutchman is great raw, lightly steamed, souped, or sautéed!
Common Questions
How long does it take for cabbage seeds to germinate? Sow your Dutchman F1 cabbage seeds into module trays and they should have finished the germination process after 8 days. Transplant the seedlings to the garden when they are around 6 inches tall.
Should you soak Dutchman F1 cabbage seeds before sowing? Some gardeners believe that soaking your cabbage seeds for 24 hours can decrease the time taken to germinate.
What are good companion vegetables to plant next to cabbage? Dutchman F1 cabbage tends to grow well whencompanion planted with beetroot, celery, dill, rosemary, beans, peas and lettuce. Avoid planting near strawberries, tomatoes and garlic!
Dutchman F1 Details
- Sun
- Full
- Average Germination Time
- 7 - 14 Days
- Sowing Method
- Start in Pots / Trays
- Days to Maturity
- 90 Days
- Packet Seed Count
- 10
- Recommended Soil pH
- 5.6-6.6
Sow and Harvest Times
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow: | ||||||||||||
| Plant out: | ||||||||||||
| Harvest: |
General Advice & Support
Questions?
Get help from Growseed
Or email us direct with your question
You may also be interested in
A unique, ‘sweetheart’ style of cabbage with leaves so sweet they can be eaten raw. Also great in small spaces as “baby cabbage.” Great for shredding!