Description

Cabbage ‘Danish Ballhead’ is an heirloom from 1887. Blue-green, small, ball-shaped heads to 17cm across. Stores well. Use cooked or raw.All cabbages are gross feeders so they need a rich, well-drained soil. Feed every two weeks with liquid organic fertiliser. Protect from slugs, snails, cabbage moth and white cabbage butterfly.Many cabbages are the same species as broccoli, broccolini, other cabbages, cauliflower, collards, kale, and kohlrabi so they may cross-pollinate.Seeds are collected from the small pods that develop after the plant has gone to flower, usually in the second year. Allow the pods to turn brown and dry on the plant. Cover with an organza or paper bag to stop seeds spreading throughout the garden.