cabbage 'Winter Jewel'

Grow in firm, fertile soil in an open, sunny spot. Where possible, avoid growing brassicas in the same soil year on year, to prevent the build up of soil-borne diseases. See the RHS A-Z Guides to vegetable cultivation for more detailed advice

No pruning required

Propagate by seed sown from late summer onwards, sow every two weeks for successional crops in winter and spring

May be susceptible to cabbage root fly, cabbage caterpillars, cabbage whitefly and mealy cabbage aphid

May be susceptible to club root, particularly in acidic soil