[Flowertot]

Whilst I grow other brassicas such as calabrese, PSB and kale, I have never grown cabbages before and as a first attempt picked up a cheap tray of Spring Duchy seedlings in the autumn and planted them on the plot. They seem to be doing ok despite the slugs. So, spurred on, I have bought some seeds. But I am confused about when to sow them. They are Greyhound, January King 3 and (Savoy) Traviata. Do I sow them all in Spring and they just mature at different times of the year? Or are they best sown at different times?

[mumofstig]

Greyhound is quite flexible, sow some at the end of Feb and into March for harvesting from the end of May - August. Sow another batch in May/June for Autumn harvest.

Sow January King in April/May and harvest from December.

Sow Savoy Traviata in April-June and harvest from December.

[Flowertot]

Thanks very much MoS. that's very helpful 

[ARPoet]

Yes, i am with greyhound too. Just sowed some in modules in the greenhouse. Will sow some more about easter.

[anchorman]

Hi Flowertot, I hope you have better luck than I do growing cabbage etc from seed. Real problems last couple of years getting them past seedling stage in modules. Apart from slugs and butterfly caterpillars, pigeons will eat the lot. I grow mine in a walk in wonderwall. Make sure they are well netted. Good luck!

[Flowertot]

Thank you both too. I will give them a go - nothing ventured nothing gained.