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Cabbage 'January King'
A striking semi-savoy variety that wraps itself in shades of turquoise, pink, blue and green leaves. Known as `Chou de Milan de Pontoise' in France, this English heirloom dates back to 1867. Prefers a little shade. Heads of up to 6.5kg.
How to grow
Greens in the cabbage family need rich soil with some lime for a pH of about 7.5 and adequate water so the growth is never checked. A good cover of mulch will insulate them from hot, dry spells of weather. Their most damaging pest are the caterpillars of the white cabbage butterfly. Dipel, pyrethrum and netting are all effective organic controls for these voracious pests.