Spring Hero

[newbie]

Hi Folks
Not tried spring cabbage before, have been recommended Spring Hero but is it too early to sow it? Packet says June/ July but have been advised not to plant until August? Also - do I sow into trays or straight into the bed?:?

[Geoff]

We are eating Spring Hero that I sowed in a drill on 1st August, I thinned them and replanted some of the thinnings, I think the undisturbed ones are doing slightly better.

[John]

Hello Newbie
The advice you've been given is correct. Sowing spring cabbages too early can lead to lots of problems with the plants bolting early. I sow my spring greens towards the end of August for planting out September/October time but then I do live in a mild area. Where are you?

John

[newbie]

I am in the Stoke area - West Midlands. I usually er on the side of caution and go with 'the North' whenever working out when to plant stuff. So mid to late August then?

[John]

That should be OK, Newbie.
I guess the advice for August sowing that you've had was from someone in your area so go with that.

[marianne34]

I have been growing spring cabbage for the last couple of years and also always soe in early August.