Cabbage Brunswick Seeds – Heirloom Cold-Hardy Storage Classic

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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-7775-CAB-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Cabbage Brunswick (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is a famous German heirloom dating back to the 18th century, renowned for its massive, drumhead-shaped heads and long-term winter storage capability. Producing large, dense, slightly flattened heads weighing 6 to 10 pounds, it features thick, crisp, bluish-green outer leaves protecting a tight, tender white interior. Exceptionally cold-hardy and slow to split, this classic autumn drumhead cabbage is prized for homemade sauerkraut, hearty autumn stews, roasting, and cold cellar storage throughout the winter.

Specifications

Plant Name: Cabbage Brunswick (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Cool-Season Leafy Vegetable (Annual)
Color: Bluish-green outer leaves with a dense, white interior head
Plant Characteristics: Large, spreading habit (24–30 inches wide), heavy drumhead-shaped heads (6–10 lbs), short core, dense crisp texture, sweet mild flavor
Suitable Space: Vegetable garden beds, raised plots, traditional garden rows
Season: Cool Season (Late Summer through Autumn/Winter)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors late April to May, transplant outdoors in June; or direct sow late May to early June for a high-yielding late autumn winter storage harvest.
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
Watering Needs: Moderate (requires steady, consistent moisture to support large head growth, prevent cracking)
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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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Good to know

Exceptional winter storage variety that keeps remarkably well in cold cellars for months after harvest
Large, solid 6–10 lb heads yield heavy volume for bulk cooking, fermenting, and sauerkraut making
Highly cold-tolerant and resistant to splitting late in the season

Requires a longer growing season (85–95 days from transplant) than early spring varieties like Golden Acre
Demands wider garden spacing (18–24 inches between plants) due to its broad, spreading outer leaves

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