Very popular during the DIG FOR VICTORY campaign. This large winter sweet cabbage has the most attractive blue, almost metallic leaves, paired with red crinkled edges. As the name suggests January King is extremely winter hardy. Forms compact heads. 
 
CULTURE – Ideally sow in prepared seed trays Spring but be sure to avoid heavy frost as this will damage young tender shoots. Transfer to final position & space at 60cm (2ft) intervals. Preferers a sheltered sunny location with plenty of organic matter & lime incorporated into the soil. Keep an eye out for slugs, snails & caterpillars as they adore all young seedlings. Plants need to be kept moist to prevent premature bolting or bitterness. Weed carefully around plants so not to damage the root structure. Harvest late November.