May Savoy Cabbage 'Vertus' (Brassica oleracea convar. capitata var. sabauda L.) seeds
- Vertus' is a mid-to-late season Savoy cabbage variety, producing round heads with a beautiful blue-green colour
- Contents: Approx. 100 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.49
Product number: BRA20 GTIN: 4251420519191
Description
'Vertus' is a mid-to-late season Savoy cabbage variety, producing round heads with a beautiful blue-green colour. It’s a variety that stores very well and can easily be kept in storage through into February.
Like all brassicas, Savoy cabbage is very rich in vitamins C and B. And it’s very versatile in the kitchen – it can be cooked on its own as a side vegetable or added to stews, and it makes a delicious cabbage roulade. The young raw leaves also taste great in salads.
The first written descriptions of the crinkly-leaved Savoy cabbage date from the 16th century and this cabbage type probably originated in northern Italy. Today this super-healthy vegetable is known and valued worldwide.
Like all brassicas, Savoy cabbage is very rich in vitamins C and B. And it’s very versatile in the kitchen – it can be cooked on its own as a side vegetable or added to stews, and it makes a delicious cabbage roulade. The young raw leaves also taste great in salads.
The first written descriptions of the crinkly-leaved Savoy cabbage date from the 16th century and this cabbage type probably originated in northern Italy. Today this super-healthy vegetable is known and valued worldwide.
Plant profile
| Use | Edible plant, Useful plant, Vegetable, Winter vegetables |
|---|---|
| Lifecycle | Annual |
| Species | Brassicaceae |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Flowering months | July, June, May |
| Main harvest | November, October |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, June, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Germination time | 5-10 days |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | High |
| Nutrient requirements | Heavy feeder |
| Planting distance | 40 cm |
| Row spacing | 80 cm |
| Good companion plants | Bush beans, Celeriac, Celery, Chard, Cucumber, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Peas, Pole beans, Radish, Rhubarb, Spinach, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Winter Radish |
| Bad companion plants | Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Chinakohl, Garlic, Kale, Onion, Onions, Pak Choi, Potatoes, Red Cabbage, Spring onions, White Cabbage |
Sowing and care
Start indoors or direct sow outdoors from March. At an average temperature of 15-20°C seeds will germinate after about one week. Thin young plants to a planting distance of 40 x 50 cm.
Savoy cabbage loves a sunny spot with heavy, moist, nutrient- and humus-rich soil.
Savoy cabbage loves a sunny spot with heavy, moist, nutrient- and humus-rich soil.
Other names
Botanical name: Brassica oleracea convar. capitata var. sabauda
German: Wirsingkohl, Welschkohl, Welschkraut, Savoyer Kohl, Wirz, Kohl
French: Chou de Savoie, Chou cloqué, Chou frisé, Chou pommé frisé
Italian: Verza, Cavolo di Milano, Cavolo lombardo, Cavolo di Savoia
Spanish: Col de Milán
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