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Cabbage Wheelers Imperial

CABWHEELERSIMPERIAL
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Wheelers Imperial Cabbage Seeds: A Victorian Classic for Reliable Harvests!


Grow a piece of history with Wheelers Imperial cabbage seeds, a classic Victorian variety trusted for over a century. Renowned for their reliability, these seeds produce compact, pointed plants with vibrant dark green, leafy heads. Perfect for spring sowing, Wheelers Imperial ensures an abundant harvest starting mid-April and offers the advantage of autumn versatility. As a hardy annual, this traditional favourite thrives in most garden conditions, delivering exceptional results year after year. Ideal for gardeners who value heritage and dependability, these seeds are a must-have for stunning vegetable patches.

Handy Tip: Boost your cabbages' growth by feeding them a high-nitrogen fertilizer in early spring. To enjoy a staggered harvest and avoid all your cabbages being ready at once, be sure to pick them regularly. Your garden will thank you!

  • Key Features

  • Victorian Heritage: A trusted variety cultivated for over 100 years.
  • Reliability: Known for consistent and dependable growth.
  • Compact Plants: Produces dark green, leafy, and pointed heads, perfect for smaller gardens.
  • Versatile Harvest: Can be sown in spring for an autumn harvest.
  • Hardy Annual: Thrives in various conditions and is resilient to colder temperatures.

Growing chart

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Sow Indoords
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Harvest

Technical specifications

Approx. Seed count450 seeds
When to SowJuly to August. Germination takes 7-14 days.
Where to SowSow seeds thinly in a prepared seed bed, creating shallow drills. Ensure the soil stays well watered for optimal growth.
What to do NextThin the seedlings as they emerge, leaving enough space between them for healthy growth. When they grow tall enough, transplant them to their final spot, ensuring they are set slightly deeper than they were in the seed bed. During hot, dry periods, make sure they are well watered to keep them thriving.
HarvestJanuary to March the following year