Description

Cabbage ‘Early Jersey Wakefield’ is a very popular variety of early maturing, sugarloaf-type cabbage. The conical shaped head can weigh 2–3kg but can be picked much earlier, at about 1kg. This is a very sweet variety, excellent raw or cooked. The plants can be grown close together, making it ideal for containers or small gardens.
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.
Cabbages are the same species, Brassica oleracea, as broccoli, broccolini, cauliflower, collards, kale, and kohlrabi so they may cross-pollinate. If collecting for seed, allow only one variety to flower at a time. 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.