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Wheelers Imperial Cabbage Seeds for Home Garden Planting

Wheelers Imperial Cabbage Seeds for Home Garden Planting

$16.39 USD
$16.39 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or sow directly outdoors when temperatures are mild

Plant seeds 6–12 mm deep

Thin seedlings to 30–45 cm apart

Keep soil evenly moist

Ensure full sun exposure

How to Grow


Provide fertile, well-draining soil

Water consistently, avoiding waterlogging

Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Fertilize during growth for better heads

Transplant when seedlings are 10–15 cm tall

Tips


Plant in garden beds or raised beds

Monitor for pests like aphids and cabbage worms

Use organic pest control methods

Harvest when heads are firm and dense

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Upright

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Uniform growth

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Cool

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Sweet

suitable-for

Suitable for

Indoor/Outdoor

About
Wheelers Imperial Cabbage Seeds for Home Garden Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Open-pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Vegetable

Wheeler’s Imperial is prized for its firm, round heads and sweet, dense leaves. Perfect for home gardens or farm plots, this cabbage offers uniform growth and high yield. Easy to grow in cool seasons with proper sunlight and soil care.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

12–18 cm

plant-height

Plant Height

30–45 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

30–45 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

6–12 mm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000157918

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Wheeler's Imperial different from compact cabbages?

It develops larger heads suited to gardeners looking for generous harvests from individual plants.

Can wide spacing improve head development?

Yes. Adequate spacing helps plants develop fully and improves airflow between leaves.

Which vegetables grow well with Wheeler's Imperial?

Celery, onions, dill, lettuce, and beetroot are suitable companion crops.

Can heads be stored after harvest?

Yes. Properly harvested heads are commonly stored for later culinary use.

Is this cabbage suitable for cooking and salads?

Yes. It is commonly used in coleslaw, soups, stir-fries, and cooked vegetable dishes.

Do cabbage flowers benefit pollinators?

If flowering occurs, the blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.