Cabbage 'Savoy'

Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group)

How to grow Cabbage 'Savoy'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Savoy likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Savoy is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Savoy requires a soil ph of 6.0 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Savoy from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.47 inches (1.2 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Savoy about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Savoy

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Savoy is a hardy plant.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Savoy about 21 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Savoy

Expect harvests to start to occur in mid autumn.