Looking for a savoy cabbage that’s as satisfying to grow as it is to eat? Choose Savoy King F1. With its distinctive crinkled leaves and deep green colour, this high-performance seed variety adds texture and colour to your garden—and your meals. Its mild, sweet flavour makes it a winner for home cooking—think fresh salads, slow-cooked stews, and everything in between. Savoy King F1 thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and loves a sunny spot, ensuring you’ll have a steady supply of tender, crunchy cabbage all season long. It’s a high-yielding variety that forms tight, compact heads, ideal for both small and larger gardens. With a little care, you’ll soon be enjoying your homegrown cabbage in everything from soups to stir-fries. Whether you’re a fan of fresh, crisp salads or comforting casseroles, Savoy King F1 is what you need. Browse Mr Fothergill’s full range of vegetable seeds for more traditional options, or explore our other cabbage seeds for even more delicious choices. Pair with onion seeds and carrot seeds and grow fresh veg for a huge variety of recipes.

How to Sow Seeds

Method: Direct sow
Spacing: 40-60cm
Growing notes: Sow Cabbage Savoy King F1 seeds 5mm (1/4in) deep in a seed bed, tray, or punnet filled with a good-quality seed-raising mix. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Seedlings will typically emerge within 7-10 days.

Once the seedlings have developed 2-4 leaves and are sturdy enough to handle, transplant them to their final growing positions, spacing plants 40-60cm (18-24in) apart to allow room for the compact heads to develop—plant in a sunny spot with well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost or aged manure. Firm the soil around the plants and water well to help them settle in. Water regularly, particularly during dry periods, and apply a light application of organic fertiliser to support growth every two weeks. Protect young plants from pests such as cabbage moths using netting or collars. Harvest your Savoy King F1 cabbage when the heads feel firm and are the desired size, typically 12-14 weeks after sowing.

Growing Needs

Water requirement: Moderate

Plant Characteristics

Width: 40-60cm
Yield: ing variety that forms tight, compact heads, ideal for both small and larger gardens
Suitable for small spaces: Yes
Suitable for pots / containers: Yes