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January King Cabbage Seeds
  • January King Cabbage Seeds

January King

A wonderfully winter-hardy semi-savoy cabbage that is renowned in the UK as one of the finest tasting cabbages on the market.

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  • LATIN NAME

    Brassica oleracea

  • DAYS TO MATURITY

    180 Days

  • LIFE CYCLE

    Hardy Annual

  • Plant Size

    Height Up To 40cm (15.7in) Spread Up To 60cm (23.6in)

  • Hardiness & Longevity

    Hardy Annual

  • Ideal For

    Kitchen Garden

  • Position In

    Full Sun

Description

January King Cabbage Seeds

[160-210 days] Cultivated in England since at least 1867, January King is beautiful to behold. Its blue-green leaves come splashed with burgundy, wrapping around a small light-green savoy head weighing in between 3-5 pounds. It’s extremely vigorous and can survive even the hardest of our UK winters. Plant it out in July for cabbage all winter long or sow in early spring for a summer cabbage.

Flavour-wise you can’t go wrong with this variety, and the sweet, crunchy heads taste great stir-fried, roasted, baked, and even steamed.

Common Questions

How do you plant January King cabbage? Sow your cabbage seeds in spring about 1.5cm deep in modular trays. Once the germination cycle has finished and they are about 15 cm tall you can transplant them into your garden with about 45cm space between each plant.

Why are my January King cabbage seedlings dying? If your cabbage isn't being watered enough or the soil around it is dry then this can be one of the causes of your Ormskirk wilting. You can usually stop this by watering at least once a week with about 1.5 inches of water.

How do I stop cabbage worms attacking my January King crop? You can rinse off cabbage worms by mixing 1 tablespoon of washing-up liquid with a pint of water and lightly spraying your cabbage. This is a good way to exterminate the worms but make sure to spray the bottom of your crops to catch the ones hiding!

Sow and Harvest Times

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Product Features

Sun
Partial
Germination Time
7 - 20 Days
Sowing Method
Start in Pots or Trays
Days to Maturity
180 Days
Number of Seeds Per Packet
500
Recommended Soil pH
5.6 - 6.6

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