Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) 'Stonehead'
cabbage 'Stonehead'
A mid-season cabbage forming medium-sized, round heads of densely packed leaves in autumn. The plants are compact and can be planted at 30cm intervals, making it a good choice where space is limited
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Brassicas can be annual, biennial or perennial plants, most are upright with alternate, often glaucous leaves, long taproots and clusters of cross-shaped, yellow or white flowers. The genus includes a number of species bred to produce food crops, such as cabbages, turnips, mustards and oilseed rape, as well as others grown for their ornamental value
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Harden plants off before planting out from April onwards. Cabbages prefer a firm soil and the transplants should be planted with the lower leaves just above the soil. See 'growing cabbages' in vegetable cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, cabbage whitefly, cabbage caterpillars, cabbage root fly and pigeons
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews and club root
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