Summer Cabbage 'Holt' – Seeds

(Brassica oleracea) – Early, Tender & Reliable Summer Variety

Summer Cabbage 'Holt' is a fast-growing, summer-harvest variety that forms compact, firm, round heads with sweet, mild-tasting leaves. Known for its reliability and early maturity, it is perfect for fresh salads, coleslaw, stir-fries, and light cooking. An excellent choice for gardeners wanting a dependable summer crop.

Key Features

• Type: Biennial, grown as annual

• Heads: Compact, firm, medium-sized round heads

• Flavor: Mild, sweet, crisp texture

• Harvest: Early to mid-summer

• Use: Salads, slaws, stir-fries, light cooking

Ideal For

• Summer harvests with fresh flavor

• Home gardens and allotments

• Healthy, light seasonal dishes

• Succession sowing for continuous cropping

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April for transplanting.

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in the ground.

• Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants, 60 cm between rows.

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost.

• Sunlight: Full sun for best results.

• Harvest: June–August, when heads are firm.

Care Tips

• Water regularly to maintain steady growth.

• Protect from cabbage root fly and caterpillars.

• Harvest promptly to prevent splitting.