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January King
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January King is a winter cabbage with semi-savoyed leaves flushed purple on the outer wrappers—hardy in the field into cold months and sweet after frost. Heads are medium, less rock-hard than summer ballheads, with excellent flavour for winter cooking. British and northern European gardens prize it for seasonal continuity. Roast wedges, braise, or shred after frost. Purple blush fades with long boiling. Not a summer slaw specialist—wait for cold weather quality.
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January King winter cabbage was selected for late British field standing.
Allotments and farms relied on January King for winter greens.
January King remained a named winter favourite in European catalogues.
Seasonal eaters sought January King for frost-sweet winter cabbage.