Cabbage

65 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. All Seasons Cabbage. This early-maturing plant produces very flavorful heads of light-green cabbage. It is a popular heirloom cabbage variety prized for its heat tolerance, making it suitable for spring, summer, and fall plantings in many climates, hence its name. It performs well in moderate to warm summers where other cabbages might bolt or yellow. The heads average 10" to 12" in diameter and weigh 10 to 12 lbs. It is used for making sauerkraut. It is one of the earliest and best cabbages around. Very reliable. A good midseason cabbage for those regions with a moderate to warm summer. Heat Tolerant. Suitable for spring, summer, and fall crops. Also known as Vandergaw Cabbage and Novelty Cabbage. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5988. An 1890s heirloom variety from the USA.

65 days. Brassica rapa. (F1) Apollo Chinese Cabbage The plant produces good yields of bright green Napa Chinese cabbage with a light yellow interior. The heads average 5 to 7 inches in diameter and weigh 5 to 5 ½ lbs. This variety has excellent field holding ability. It tolerates heat spikes. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: BSP, CR.

72 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Blue Vantage Cabbage. This variety produces good yields of 3 to 4 lb blue green cabbage. The plant is very uniform and holds its shape well. Good for making salads, slaws, stuffed cabbage, and cooked dishes. It has good wrapper leaves for making stuffed cabbage. It holds well in the field, withstands excess moisture, and is slow to split. Heat Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer’s markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: BR, FY, TB.

57 days. Brassica rapa. (F1) Blues Chinese Cabbage. This early maturing plant produces good yields of Napa Chinese cabbage. The heads average 6 to 8 inches in diameter and weigh 4 to 4 ½ lbs. The plant has green leaves with white ribs. Leaves are very tender, tasty, and delicious, excellent for cooking and pickling. Very slow to bolt. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 662615. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: ALS, BR, BSR, DM, FY.

90 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Brunswick Cabbage. The plant produces a large drumhead cabbage. It is a popular heirloom cabbage variety, especially prized for making sauerkraut for its dense, crisp, flavorful leaves. The heads average 9 to 12 inches in diameter and weigh 6 to 9 lbs. Widely used for making sauerkraut in Germany. An excellent late-season variety. Very cold-hardy. Cold Tolerant. Stores well. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 261600. A 1924 heirloom variety from Germany.

68 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Caraflex Cabbage. The plant produces heavy yields of small heads of pointed cabbage. The heads average 5 to 6 inches and weigh 1 ½ to 2 lbs. The plant has good wrapper leaves for insect and sun protection. The inner leaves are tender and have a rich cabbage flavor. Excellent for salads, coleslaw, stuffed cabbage, and cooked dishes. Stores well, up to 10 weeks. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.

74 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Charleston Wakefield Cabbage. The plant produces good yields of dark green cabbage. It is a popular heirloom cabbage variety that was developed for southern U.S. growers, more heat-tolerant than the Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage. The heads average 6 to 8 inches in diameter and weigh 4 to 6 lbs. Very flavorful. It is usually harvested in the summer, but overwinters well, too. It does very well in the Southern parts of the United States, but it can be grown in any climate. It stores extremely well. Heat Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety dating back to 1892. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 7460. An heirloom variety from the USA.

80 days. Brassica rapa. (F1) China Express Chinese Cabbage. This plant produces good yields of Napa Chinese cabbage. The heads average 10 to 12 inches in diameter and weigh 4 to 5 lbs. Cabbage has crisp, glossy leaves and is used in stir-fries and raw in salads. Slow to bolt. The most popular Chinese cabbage is grown by home gardeners. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: TB.

40 days. Brassica rapa. Open Pollinated. Ching Chiang Chinese Cabbage. This early maturing plant produces good yields of dwarf Pac Choi Chinese cabbage. The heads average 6 to 10 inches in diameter and weigh 2 to 4 lbs. This cabbage has a wonderful, mild flavor. The plant has smooth, medium green leaves adorned with thick petioles and has very few strings. Best when picked when 6" tall. Tolerates heat, rain, cold, and dampness. Excellent for stir fry. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

65 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Copenhagen Market Cabbage Seeds. The plant produces good yields of green cabbage. The heads average 6 to 8 inches in diameter and weigh 4 to 5 lbs. It is very flavorful and tender. Excellent for slow cooking, coleslaw, and sauerkraut. Heads rarely burst. Stores well. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Introduced into the United States by H. Hartman & Company of Copenhagen, Denmark in 1909. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 132244. A variety from Denmark.

110 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Danish Ballhead Cabbage. The plant produces large heads of 5 to 7 lb blue-green cabbage. It is a popular heirloom cabbage variety prized for producing reliable, dense, round blue-green heads that store well. An excellent all-purpose cabbage. Excellent fresh for salads, coleslaw, and for making sauerkraut. It is one of the best storage varieties. Bolt Resistant. Crack Resistant. Also known as Amager Cabbage. Altee Burpee introduced the Danish Ballhead Cabbage in the United States in 1887. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 343585. An heirloom variety from Denmark.

75 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Discovery Cabbage. The plant produces large round 4 lb blue green cabbage. It is very flavorful and one of the sweetest cabbages around. Excellent fresh for salads, coleslaw, and for making sauerkraut. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Drumhead Cabbage Seeds. The plant produces good yields of dark green cabbage. The heads average 8 to 10 inches in diameter and weigh 10 to 12 lbs. Very flavorful. Cold Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety dating back to 1870. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 343618. A variety from Germany.

60 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Earliana Cabbage. This early maturing produces small round green cabbage. One of the earliest maturing cabbage varieties on the market. The heads average 4 ½ to 5 inches in diameter and weigh 2 to 3 lbs. This variety takes less time to mature than other varieties. It will cut your growing time in half. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 20190. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Early Flat Dutch Cabbage. The plant produces very large, round, dark green cabbage. The heads average 7 to 9 inches in diameter and weigh 10 to 15 lbs. It is very solid with few outside leaves. Stores well. Excellent for making stuffed cabbage and sauerkraut. Also known as Steins Early Flat Dutch Cabbage. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 80296. A pre-1855 heirloom variety from the USA.

63 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage Seeds. The plant produces a flavorful head of green cabbage. It is a popular heirloom cabbage variety prized for its early maturity, compact heads, sweet flavor, and resistance to splitting. The heads average 6 to 7 inches in diameter and weigh 2 to 3 lbs. It is one of the earliest and best cabbages around. Excellent for salads, coleslaw, cooking, or pickling. Very reliable. Suitable for Northern gardens. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 22991. An 1840s heirloom variety from the USA.

85 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Early Round Dutch Cabbage. This small compact plant produces solid heads of dark blue-green cabbage. It is a popular heirloom cabbage variety introduced in the late 1800s. It is favored especially in southern gardens but grows well in northern ones too. The heads average 10 to 12 inches in diameter and weigh 4 to 5 lbs. Excellent flavor with dark green cup-shaped leaves. This variety has good wrapping leaves for stuffing and fillings. A southern favorite. Slow to bolt. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5965. An heirloom variety from the USA.

95 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage. The plant produces a solid round blue green cabbage. The heads average 8 to 9 inches in diameter and weigh 8 to 10 lbs. It is tender and crisp. Excellent used fresh or cooked. Used in slaws, salads, soups, stir fry, and for making sauerkraut. Stores well. Excellent choice for home gardens. Developed by Royal Dutch Sluis of Holland, one of the oldest seed houses in Denmark. An old heirloom dating back to 1899. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 132238. A variety from Denmark.

62 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Golden Acre Cabbage. This early-maturing plant produces very flavorful green cabbage. It is a popular cabbage variety known for being early-maturing, compact, and productive, making it ideal for home gardeners with limited space. The heads average 6 to 7 inches in diameter and weigh 3 to 4 lbs. One of the earliest types available. Standard strain for bedding plants. Excellent for coleslaw or stir fry. Excellent storage variety. Perfect for small gardens. It can be planted closer together than other cabbage varieties. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5969. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: FY.

45 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Golden Cross Improved Cabbage. This early maturing plant produces very flavorful heads of cabbage. The heads average 6 to 7 inches in diameter and weigh 2 to 2 ½ lbs. One of the earliest maturing cabbages around. It matures extra early with tight softball size round heads. Small plants allow closer spacing in the garden or for growing in containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

70 days. Brassica rapa. (F1) Green Rocket Chinese Cabbage. The plant produces good yields of bright green Michihili Chinese cabbage. The heads average 2 to 4 inches in diameter and weigh 4 to 4 ½ lbs. The plant is tall, cylindrical, and has crisp leaves. Excellent in salads and coleslaws, boiled, steamed, and stir-fried. Heat Tolerant. Cold Tolerant. It has a long shelf life. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 662618. A variety from the USA.

80 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Greenboy Cabbage. This variety produces good yields of 3 lb green cabbage with a solid white interior. The heads average 10 to 12 inches in diameter and weigh 3 to 4 lbs. The plant has good wrapper protection and excellent quality. It does well under the stress of heat and rain. Good for making salads, slaws, stuffed cabbage, and cooked dishes. Heat Tolerant. This variety is ideal for fresh markets and shipping. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Disease Resistant: FY.

65 days. Brassica rapa. (F1) Jade Pagoda Chinese Cabbage. The plant produces good yields of 6 lb dark green Michihili Chinese Cabbage. The plant is slow to bolt and vigorous. Perfect for spring/fall crops. Suitable for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 662675. A variety from the USA.

50 days. Brassica rapa. (F1) Joi Choi Chinese Cabbage. This early maturing plant produces high yields of flavorful Pak Choi Chinese cabbage. The plant has shiny, dark green leaves with tender white stalks. It can be harvested when plants are still young and small, or when fully mature at 15" tall. Slow to bolt. This was the first hybrid white stem Pak Choi developed. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 662678. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Late Flat Dutch Cabbage. The plant produces very flavorful 10 to 30 lb green cabbages. It is a popular heirloom cabbage variety prized for its large, dense, flat-to-oval heads, sweet-mild flavor, excellent storage qualities, versatility, and winter storage. The heads average 10 to 12 inches in diameter. Great for making sauerkraut, coleslaw, soups, and stuffed cabbage. The plant does best in cool weather. Cold Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 32634. An 1840s heirloom from Germany.

95 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Mammoth Red Rock Cabbage. The plant produces flavorful heads of red cabbage. It is a popular red cabbage variety prized for its large size, reliable heading, deep reddish-purple color throughout the head, good flavor, and excellent storage qualities. The heads average 8 to 10 inches in diameter and weigh 5 to 8 lbs. It is red throughout and very flavorful. Excellent cooked, fresh in salads, or pickled. Stores well. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5979. An 1889 heirloom variety from the USA.

90 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Megaton Cabbage. The plant produces good yields of giant cabbage. The heads average 12 to 16 inches in diameter and weigh 15 to 22 lbs. Even when large, the heads hold without cracking and the solid white interior retains

45 days. Brassica rapa. (F1) Mei Qing Choi Chinese Cabbage. This early maturing plant produces good yields of Pac Choi Chinese cabbage. The heads average 4 to 6 inches in diameter and weigh ¼ to ½ lbs. The plant has a vase-like shape, and the leaves are tasty, crisp, and tender. Excellent flavor and is extra tender. Plants are slow to bolt. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 662677. A variety from the USA.

75 days. Brassica rapa. Open Pollinated. Michihli Chinese Cabbage. The plant produces large Napa Chinese cabbage. It is a popular heirloom variety of Chinese cabbage. The heads average 6 inches wide and 18" tall and weigh 3 to 5 lbs. The plant is cylindrical, has green and white leaves and stems, and is very tender and delicious.  It is excellent for stir-fries, steaming, pickling, salads, wrapping, and many Asian dishes. Also used to make coleslaw. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 644007. An heirloom variety from the USA.

80 days. Brassica rapa. (F1) Monument Chinese Cabbage. The plant produces high yields of Michihli Chinese cabbage. The heads average 4" wide by 18" tall and weigh 4 to 4 ½ lbs. The plant forms cylindrical heads with green outer color and white interior. The leaves are crisp. Excellent for stir fry, soups, and pickling. One of the finest Michihli types available. Heat Tolerant. Cold Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 662619. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: BSP.

86 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Multikeeper Cabbage. The plant produces heavy crops of huge heads of cabbage. The heads average 8 to 10 inches in diameter and weigh 10 to 15 lbs. Excellent for making delicious sauerkraut. It is one of the best keepers that holds its quality for months. Resist splitting. Cold Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.

45 days. Brassica rapa. (F1) New Nabai Chinese Cabbage. This early-maturing compact dwarf-type plant produces good yields of small, baby, dark green Pak Choi Chinese cabbage with a pure white interior. It is a popular Chinese cabbage variety prized for its rapid growth, attractive dark green-white contrast, and versatility. It is valued for its quick growth, uniformity, dark green leaves, and pure white stems. The heads average 4" wide and 6" tall and weigh 2 to 4 lbs. They have excellent flavor and are very attractive. Heat Tolerant. Slow bolting. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.

1951 All-America Selections Winner! 85 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) OS Cross Improved Cabbage. This variety produces large heads of green cabbage. Sturdy, short-stemmed plants with blue outside leaves and light green inner leaves. It is a popular cabbage variety prized for its yield, holding ability, heat tolerance, and large heads that do not burst easily. The heads average 24 to 36 inches in diameter and weigh 10 to 50 lbs. It often attains 70 pounds or more when grown under Alaska's long summer days. Great for salads, soups, and coleslaw. Heat Tolerant. Impress your neighbors and grow a giant Cabbage. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

50 days. Brassica rapa. Open Pollinated. Pak Choi Chinese Cabbage: This early-maturing plant produces delicious, medium-green Chinese cabbage with white stems. It is a fast-growing, cool-season cabbage. The heads average 8" wide by 12" tall and weigh 2 to 4 lbs. Used in stir-fry dishes and other Oriental dishes. It is one of the most bolt-resistant varieties and does best in cool weather. Cold Tolerant. Also known as Pak Choy Cabbage and Bok Choy Cabbage. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 662678. A variety from the USA.

100 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Premium Late Flat Dutch Cabbage. The plant produces heavy crops of huge heads of cabbage. It is a popular heirloom cabbage variety prized for its large, dense, flat-to-oval drumhead heads that excel in storage and processing. The heads average 10 to 12 inches in diameter and weigh 10 to 15 lbs. Excellent for making delicious sauerkraut. It is one of the best winter keepers, holding its quality for months. An heirloom variety introduced to the USA by German immigrants around 1840. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 32697. A variety from Germany.

73 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Primo Vantage Cabbage Seeds. This variety produces good yields of 4 ½ lb dark green cabbage. The heads average 8 to 10 inches in diameter and weigh 3 to 4 lbs. This quality cabbage is very sweet, juicy, and tender. Good for making salads, slaws, stuffed cabbage, and cooked dishes. Holds well in the field. Performs well in the East, West, and Desert Southwest. Heat Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Disease Resistant: FY.

75 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Red Acre Cabbage Seeds. This early variety produces beautiful, round heads of deep reddish-purple cabbage. It is a popular heirloom red cabbage variety known for its compact size, early maturity, vibrant reddish-purple heads, and excellent storage qualities, making it ideal for home gardens, especially smaller ones. The heads average 6 to 7 inches in diameter and weigh 3 to 4 lbs. It is very flavorful. Excellent for salads, cooking, and coleslaw. Resist splitting. The uniform color stands out well and is the best red for storage. Suited for small gardens as it takes up less space than other cabbage varieties. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 246059. An heirloom variety from the USA.

55 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Red Express Cabbage. This early variety produces excellent yields of reddish-purple cabbage. It is a popular cabbage variety bred especially for northern climates, short growing seasons, and small spaces. It halves your growing time compared to full-season varieties. The heads average 5 to 7 inches in diameter and weigh 2 to 4 lbs. Very flavorful. Excellent for coleslaw, stir fry, and salads. Crack Resistant. Suitable for small gardens as it can be spaced much closer than other varieties. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Ruby Perfection Cabbage. The plant produces high yields of beautiful reddish purple cabbage. The heads average 7 to 8 inches in diameter and weigh 3 to 4 lbs. They are very flavorful and crisp. Red color enhances any salad or coleslaw. It has a good field holding ability and stores well. It is easy to grow and perfect for home gardens. This variety is ideal for the fresh market and shipping. Stores well. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 662605. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: TT.

80 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Savoy Ace Improved Cabbage. The plant produces deep green heads of cabbage. The heads average 10 to 12 inches in diameter and weigh 3 ½ to 4 lbs. This variety produces good yields of fine quality Savoy cabbage. The interior is excellent. Stores well. Sold in supermarkets as cut halves in shrink wrap. This variety adapts to all regions. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 662606. A variety from the USA.

1965 All-America Selections Winner! 80 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Savoy King Cabbage. The plant produces very flavorful heads of dark green crinkled leaf cabbage. The heads average 8 to 11 in diameter and weigh 4 lbs. Great prepared raw, cooked, or stir-fried. Very reliable. National Gold Medal Winner. Suitable for spring, summer, and fall crops. Cold Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Savoy Perfection Cabbage. The plant produces a very sweet, delicious Savoy cabbage. It is a popular Savoy cabbage variety prized for its crinkled, wrinkled blue-green outer leaves, tender, sweet flavor, and good performance. The heads average 7 to 9 inches in diameter and weigh 6 to 8 lbs. Leaves are sweet, crinkled, and tender. Unlike other cabbages, it does not give off the sulfur smell when cooked. Excellent for stuffing, used fresh in coleslaw, steamed, used in stir-fry, or made into sauerkraut. The plant is hardy and easy to grow. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety dating back to 1932. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 22709. A variety from the USA.

1969 All-America Selections Winner! 67 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Stonehead Cabbage. This early-maturing plant produces very flavorful green cabbage. It is a popular cabbage variety prized as one of the more dependable and space-efficient early cabbages. It has very solid, nearly round, densely packed “stone-like” heads, hence the name. The heads average 5 to 6 inches in diameter and weigh 4 to 6 lbs. The solid, creamy-white interior stays crisp all the way to the core. Perfect for small gardens as plants can be planted closer than other varieties. Thrives in cool regions. Holds well in the field. Rarely splits. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 372913. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: BR, FY.

95 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Storage No 4 Cabbage. The plant produces very flavorful blue-green cabbage. The heads average 10 to 12 inches in diameter and weigh 6 to 8 lbs. It is a popular cabbage variety prized for its superior flavor compared to typical supermarket cabbages. This high-quality cabbage is great for salads, soups, and coleslaw. An excellent long-term storage variety. Holds well in the field during weather stress and rainy conditions. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: FY.

90 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) SuperStar Cabbage. This high quality variety produces good yields of 3 lb green cabbage. The plant is very uniform and holds its shape well. Good for making salads, slaws, stuffed cabbage, and cooked dishes. It holds well in the field. An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer’s markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: BR, FY

52 days. Brassica rapa. Open Pollinated. Taisai Chinese Cabbage. This early-maturing plant produces a very flavorful, glossy green Bok Choi Chinese cabbage. It is a popular Chinese cabbage variety prized for its tender, glossy green, spoon-shaped leaves, broad, crisp white stems, and mild, flavorful taste. The heads average 5" wide by 12" tall and weigh 2 to 4 lbs. Great for stir-frying, soups, steaming, salads, pickling, and other Oriental dishes. Also known as Wa Wa Taisai Chinese Cabbage and Taisai Pak Choi Cabbage. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 687084. A variety from the USA.

63 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Wisconsin Golden Acre Cabbage. The plant produces flavorful heads of cabbage. It is a popular cabbage variety prized for its compact plant, which allows closer spacing, and for its disease resistance. The heads average 10 to 12 inches in diameter and weigh 6 to 10 lbs. It is very flavorful! Great for fresh eating, coleslaw, and cooking. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6005. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: FY.