Cabbage Durham Early

Probably one of the most well known and reliable spring cabbages. Cabbage ‘Durham Early’ produces firm, pointed, well-flavoured hearts on compact plants. This compact variety also be sown or planted closely for delicious ‘spring greens’ ready to harvest from February. Height: 30cm (12″). Spread: 35cm (14″).

Companion planting 
Try growing cabbages with Nasturtiumsto draw cabbage white butterflies away from your crop, and mint to help deter flea beetles.

Sow By

March – May
July – August

Harvest By

February – August

How to sow

Sow spring cabbage indoors seed from March to May for Summer harvesting or July to August to overwinter for a spring harvest. Alternatively direct sow outdoors into a well-prepared seedbed, for transplanting to their final positions later on. Sow at a depth of 13mm (1/2″) and distance of 23cm (9″) between rows.