{"product_id":"cabbage-caraflex-f1","title":"Cabbage Caraflex F1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabbage Caraflex F1\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast growing sweetheart or 'Hispi' cabbage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHispi cabbage\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sweeter, pointy shaped, green cabbage also known as hearted or \u003cstrong\u003esweetheart cabbage\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plant has a large pointed head, grow up to 40cm tall and spread up to 50cm wide. They are a fast growing veg and versatile for sowing (Jan to June) and harvesting (June to September).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 460px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 145px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to sow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 303px;\"\u003eSow successionally from January to June. Early sowings should be under a cloche, in a propagator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 145px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 303px;\"\u003eSow seed thinly in a prepared seed bed in shallow drills 1.5cm (3\/4\") deep. Keep well watered. Once the seeds have germinated, thin the seedlings to 8cm (3in) between each plant ensuring they are planted firmly and deep to anchor them in the soil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 145px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to do Next\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 303px;\"\u003eWhen the seedlings are between 6 and 8cm high ( 2.5 to 3in) high they are ready for transplanting to their final growing site. Water well the day before transplanting. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 145px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 303px;\"\u003eJune to October.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 145px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandy Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 303px;\"\u003eCover young plants with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Place a collar around the stem of each plant to prevent cabbage root fly attacks. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 145px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 303px;\"\u003eMint: Useful against Cabbage White Butterflies, Aphids and Flea Beetles, Thyme: To ward off Cabbage worm. Also useful: Sage, Oregano, and Nasturtium.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 145px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 303px;\"\u003eExcellent source of vitamins A, C and B, Iron and Potassium. The darkest leaves contain the most nutrients. Low in calories!\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 145px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 303px;\"\u003eThe use for the mature cabbages are endless - a few suggestions would be to use them in coleslaw, a stir fry, spring rolls ,soups and stews however Hispi cabbage is also excellent cut from whole into quarters and roasted with a myriad of your favourite flavourings!\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds to Sow Limited","offers":[{"title":"25","offer_id":44254009295064,"sku":"CA-CAR-005","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1494\/7000\/files\/BitmapCaraflexf1.png?v=1713000284","url":"https:\/\/www.seedstosow.co.uk\/products\/cabbage-caraflex-f1","provider":"Seeds to Sow Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}