🥬 Brassica oleracea Capitata Group ‘Greyhound’ – Early Summer Cabbage

‘Greyhound’ is a reliable, fast-maturing early cabbage variety producing compact, pointed heads with crisp, tender leaves. Known for its excellent flavour and uniform shape, it is ideal for fresh use, steaming or light cooking.

This vigorous and dependable variety is perfect for early harvests and performs well in UK conditions, making it a favourite among home gardeners.

Key Features

● Early-maturing pointed cabbage

● Compact, dense heads

● Mild, tender flavour

● Reliable and uniform growth

● Ideal for fresh summer harvests

How to Sow & Grow Cabbage ‘Greyhound’ (UK)

Sow indoors: II–III (February–March)

Transplant outdoors: III–IV (March–April)

Sow directly outdoors: III–IV (March–April)

Harvest: VI–VIII (June–August)

Life cycle: Biennial (grown as annual vegetable crop)

Germination temperature: 15–20 °C (59–68 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: 1 cm (½ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Firm, fertile soil enriched with organic matter

Plant spacing: 30–40 cm (12–16 in)

Height: 30–45 cm (12–18 in)

Growth habit: Compact, pointed head

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Firm soil around plants to support solid head formation.

● Water regularly during dry periods to prevent splitting.

● Protect young plants from cabbage white butterflies with netting.

● Feed with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser during early growth.

● Harvest promptly once heads are firm and well formed.