Cabbages are greedy feeders and require plenty of fertiliser during the growing period. As the plants mature, some of the leaves may turn yellow. break off these discoloured leaves as soon as they appear.
Sage, mint, thyme and rosemary all improve by being planted near the cabbage.
When you plant your cabbage plants, plant a stick of rhubarb with them – this prevents club root.
Twist a narrow strip of tinfoil round the roots of your cabbage plants to prevent cabbage fly.
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Earliana about 45 days before your last frost date.
Do not grow in the same area where any other cabbage was grown the previous year.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Earliana is a half hardy plant.