Cabbage seeds - Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Cabbage is a cool-season vegetable that forms dense, round heads of tightly packed leaves. It grows well in temperate climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. The plant develops a compact rosette before forming a solid head and adapts well to garden beds and raised beds. Cabbage establishes steadily and requires consistent moisture for uniform growth during the growing season.

Features

• Cool-season plant with compact, head-forming growth
• Produces dense, round heads of layered leaves
• Suitable for temperate and mild climates
• Adaptable to garden beds and raised beds
• Steady growth with proper moisture and care

Specifications

• Scientific name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata
• Common name (US): Cabbage
• Seed type / variety: Open-pollinated
• Growth habit: Compact, head-forming plant
• USDA zones: 3–9 (grown as annual)
• Planting season: Early spring and fall
• Growing season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: January to March, September to November
• Germination time and conditions: 5–10 days at 15–20°C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature plant size: 30–60 cm height, 30–60 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 30–45 cm between plants