Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Savoy cabbages have crisp, juicy crinkled leaves and solid hearts, and are typically grown as a winter staple when little else will grow.

Brassica oleracea capitata group 'January King' is the hardiest of winter cabbages, surviving all but the harshest winters. It forms heavy, densely packed heads of purple-green leaves with a strong, earthy flavour.

For best results grow Brassica oleracea capitata group 'January King' in well-prepared soil in full sun. Net plants to protect from butterflies and pigeons.

Plant calendar

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Brassica ‘January king’ and wildlife

Brassica ‘January king’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Brassica ‘January king’ poisonous?

Brassica ‘January king’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Brassica 'January King'
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