Superb, deep-red, solid, mini round cabbage heads on compact plants with no wasted outer leaves. Stands well with good quality heads.

Sow March to May in individual pots or a seed tray of a proprietary compost and cover with 6mm (¼in) of compost or vermiculite, at a minimum of 15C (60F), until germination which takes around 7 days. Alternatively, can be sown thinly in a prepared seedbed 13mm (½in) deep, allowing 30cm (12in) between rows

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into larger pots, or transplant from the seedbed around 5 weeks from sowing, allowing 25cm (10in) between plants each way for 'baby heads' or 45cm (18in) each way for larger heads. Plant firmly to obtain best quality heads

Ideal raw in salads, cooked or pickled.