| Common Name | Cabbage Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Latin Name | Brassica oleracea var. capitata |
| Flavor Profile | Tender & Crisp Texture |
| Fruit Size | 10" - 12" diameter |
| Growing Conditions | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Harvest Advantages | Sauerkraut, Storage |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Edible |
| Plant Height | 14" - 16" |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
| Germination Days | 10-15 days |
| Germination Lighting | No |
| Germination Info | Cover Seeds |
| Soil Temperature | 75° |
Late Flat Dutch
Cabbage Seed
Firm, flat-topped blue green heads weigh 12-14 lb and are 12″ across. It’s sweetest and juiciest in the fall. Introduced by German immigrants around 1840.
| Days to Maturity | 105 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 12" - 18" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4” |
| Row Spacing | 24" - 30" |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow, Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | Average |
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