Cabbage 'Savoy Chieftain'
description
Wrinkled Beauty, Exceptional Flavor
'Savoy Chieftain' Cabbage (Brassica oleracea), offered by OSC Seeds
This heirloom variety boasts thick, globe-shaped heads averaging 2.7 kg. The crinkled, dark green leaves provide a unique visual appeal while delivering outstanding culinary quality. Introduced in the 1930s, 'Savoy Chieftain' is celebrated as one of the tastiest cabbages and withstands autumn frosts better than most varieties.
Spread: Not applicable
Plant height: Variable
Packet size: Approx. 475 seeds
Companion plants: Peas, celery, beetroot
Incompatible plants: Tomato, strawberry
How to Grow:
Start seeds indoors in a soilless mix 5 weeks before the last frost date. Sow at a depth of 6 mm and maintain a temperature of 20 °C for 7–10 days to germinate. Grow at slightly cooler temperatures, harden off, and transplant outdoors in a sunny location in late May. Space plants 45 cm apart in rows, with rows 75 cm apart.
'Savoy Chieftain' is a stunning addition to any garden, offering unbeatable flavor and frost resistance.
