Cabbage Seeds – Brassica oleracea var. capitata Vegetable Plant

Cabbage is a cool-season leafy vegetable grown for its dense, compact heads formed by overlapping leaves. Plants develop a rounded growth habit and perform well in home gardens, raised beds, and field cultivation. This species thrives in cool temperatures with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Cabbage is suitable for spring and fall growing seasons and adapts to a wide range of temperate growing regions.

Features

• Cool-season leafy vegetable
• Produces dense, compact heads
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and field cultivation
• Adapted to cool growing conditions
• Rounded and uniform growth habit
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soils
• Suitable for spring and fall planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata
• Common Name (US): Cabbage
• Seed Type / Variety: Brassica oleracea var. capitata
• Growth Habit: Compact leafy annual
• USDA Zones: 2-11
• Planting Season: Spring and Fall
• Growing Season: Spring and Fall
• Sowing Season: February-April and August-October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5-10 days at 50-85°F (10-29°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: 12-24 inches tall, 12-24 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 12-24 inches apart