{"product_id":"cabbage-savoy-vertus-seeds","title":"Cabbage ‘Savoy Vertus’ Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eFrench heirloom variety widely regarded as the most beautiful of all cabbages. Unlike the smooth-leaved varieties found in shops, the Vertus features stunning, deeply crinkled (savoyed) leaves in a rich forest green. These intricate ruffles aren't just for show—they create a tender, delicate texture and a mild, earthy sweetness that is far more refined than standard cabbage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Vertus is a cool-season champion, specifically bred for its exceptional frost hardiness. In fact, a touch of frost only improves its flavour, concentrating the sugars and softening the leaves. It forms large, drumhead-shaped hearts that are densely packed and surprisingly heavy. Whether it’s the star of a traditional French \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"330\"\u003echoucroute\u003c\/i\u003e, finely shredded for a winter slaw, or used as robust, leafy wrappers for stuffed cabbage rolls, the Vertus is a true culinary aristocrat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eGrowing Information (Australia):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eBrassica oleracea var. sabauda\u003c\/i\u003e 'Vertus'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSowing Season:\u003c\/b\u003e * \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eTemperate\/Cool:\u003c\/b\u003e Late Summer through to Autumn (to mature in Winter).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Late Autumn and Winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun; requires rich, firm soil with plenty of organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 1cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 45–60cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e 7–12 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e 100–120 days from sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Cabbages love firm ground—avoid over-digging the soil right before planting. Keep an eye out for Cabbage White Butterfly larvae and use bird netting or organic controls if necessary. Mulch well to keep the roots cool and moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWE DO NOT SHIP TO W.A DUE TO BIOSECURITY ORDERS FROM W.A WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REFUNDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gatherer Forager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53394970870033,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4323\/7905\/files\/Cabbage_Savoy_seeds_tasmania.png?v=1775785661","url":"https:\/\/www.gathererforager.com\/products\/cabbage-savoy-vertus-seeds","provider":"Gatherer Forager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}