Elsoms is the UK’s leading supplier of quality vegetable seed. We offer an impressive range of varieties from our own and our partners’ breeding programmes.
Brassicas
We are delighted to offer the superb range of brassicas from Bejo Zaden, leaders in biennial crop breeding. At Elsoms, we have our own breeding programmes for spring cabbage, sprouting broccoli, and hybrid swede, reflecting a passion for breeding traditional 'British' vegetable crops. We are always looking to improve brassica crops. The catalogue shows a selection of the portfolio and the range is continually reviewed. Contact us for more information.
Select a variety category:
- Borecole
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage (pointed headed)
- Cauliflower
- Cauliflower Autumn/Winter
- Cauliflower Winter
- Kohlrabi
- Red Cabbage
- Savoy Cabbage
- Swede
- White Cabbage
- Winter Cabbage
- Spring Green
- Sprouting Broccoli
- Turnips
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Cubert
Medium-large size, with a smooth curd wrap and healthy-looking leaves, boasting a 90% average cut rate in the Duchy trials for 2023/24.
Cubert
- Avg Days To Maturity 220
- Harvest (Cornwall) Mid February
- Harvest (Lincolnshire) Early March
EXP3195
This variety offers improved wrap over its predecessors, with a medium upright habit and good bottom health.
EXP3195
- Avg Days To Maturity 225
- Harvest (Cornwall) Late February
- Harvest (Lincolnshire) March
Doelan
Doelan can be harvested by early-march in Cornwall and mid-march for Lincolnshire. A very clean frame makes this especially marketable to retailers. Doelan has a strong, spread-out harvest window, giving you regular availability.
Doelan
- Avg Days To Maturity 225
- Harvest (Cornwall) Early March
- Harvest (Lincolnshire) Mid March
Crantock
Characterised by a broad habit, upright central leaf, and good curd protection, with tolerance to ringspot and a weighty, round shape.
Crantock
- Avg Days To Maturity 232
- Harvest (Cornwall) Mid March
- Harvest (Lincolnshire) Mid April
Penrose
A highly vigorous variety with a broad habit and solid, dense curds.
Penrose
- Avg Days To Maturity 245
- Harvest (Cornwall) Early April
- Harvest (Lincolnshire) Mid April
Fletcher
May harvesting with good curd quality.
Fletcher
- Suitable For Retail, Market
- Harvest Start Early May
- Planting Dates July to August
- Growing Days 265
Douglas
Late - April maturing Walcheren cauliflower with good protection and a deep white curd. This variety has performed well in varying weather patterns in the past few years.
Douglas
- Suitable For Retail, Market
- Harvest Start April
- Planting Dates July to August
- Growing Days 250
Seth
Trials only. Mid-late May harvest period, well protected with good vigour.
Seth
- Suitable For Retail, Market
- Harvest Start Late May
- Planting Dates July to August
- Growing Days 290
Paciano
Vigorous upright leaf habit with a visible white curd.
Paciano
- Suitable For Retail, Market
- Harvest Start December to January
- Planting Dates July
- Growing Days 155
Gerona
Healthy plant with good cover.
Gerona
- Suitable For Retail, Market
- Harvest Start March
- Planting Dates July
- Growing Days 250
Cartagena
A vigorous mid May harvesting variety, Cartagena produces well-protected, excellent white curds which open at harvest.
Cartagena
- Suitable For Retail, Market
- Harvest Start Mid May
- Planting Dates July
- Growing Days 280