Meldon Seeds Wheelers Imperial Cabbage Seeds – 500 Sweetheart Cabbage Seeds for Planting – Suitable for Indoor & Outdoor Planting in Containers or Soil in the Allotment or Garden – Packed in the UK by Meldon Seeds

CLASSIC HERITAGE CABBAGE VARIETY: From field to fork in 6-9 months! Wheelers Imperial is a reliable green cabbage with dark green leafy heads and tender pointed hearts. Well-flavoured and earthy, Wheelers Imperial cabbages are packed with vitamins A, B and C, with the darkest leaves containing the most nutrients. This long-lasting variety keeps well in the fridge and is a perfect addition to salads or veggie bowls.

GROW CABBAGE OVER WINTER: Wheelers Imperial is a highly sought-after salad green thanks to its extreme hardiness while growing over colder months. As one of the best varieties for autumn sowing that can withstand winter, this cabbage variety can be grown almost year-round so you can always have a hearty vegetable ready in the pantry. Provided there is fair seasonal weather, this cabbage will flourish whether you sow it in the ground, in raised planting beds or in containers!

HOW TO PLANT: Wheelers Imperial can be harvested from January from autumn sowings and September from spring sowings. Prepare the ground well by digging in organic matter to aid moisture retention. Then plant 30cm between seeds and 45cm between rows, sowing directly outside in shallow drills/rows about 1.5cm deep. If sowing early, either grow seedlings in a greenhouse or indoors to avoid frost damage.

TOP GROWING TIPS: Plant in a sunny or partially shaded spot outside and feed plants if planting in early spring with a high nitrogen feed to encourage growth. Water thoroughly every ten days and only in the morning; too much moisture in the evening can encourage slugs and make sure to cover leafy plants like cabbage with cloches before any frosty weather. After the initial harvest, you can harvest more cabbage heads from the same plant; as many as 6 smaller cabbages will grow.

GO BACK TO YOUR ROOTS: Wheelers Imperial cabbage is a great starter vegetable to grow. Planting veg, herbs and flowers is a wonderful way to spend time in your garden, cultivate mindfulness and appreciate the little things just like in years gone by. Working with the earth and growing things is immensely satisfying – teach your children or grandchildren this priceless skill of harvesting food in their own gardens, allotments, greenhouses, inside the home in pots or even in community gardens!