In 1771, a 19yr old Scottish Gardener moved to East Devon & the rest they say is history. A horticultural dynasty was born. The Veitch family legacy is truly astonishing, as by 1918 they had introduced 1281+ different plant varieties & were accredited with co-breeding many more. Their talent knew no bounds & so be rest assured this variety of cabbage is exceptional to say the least. Early, dwarf forming with a compact heart & excellent flavour. RHS AGM 1897. 
 
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 40cm (16”) 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 developing heads.  Harvest late July onwards.