5-10 days






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Cabbage Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEBrassica oleracea var. capitata
USD 10.99
100 in stock
Cabbage forms dense, crisp heads perfect for slaws, kraut, and stir-fries, and it stores well after harvest.
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Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)
65-75F
Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.
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Cabbage care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Brassica oleracea var. capitata
- Common names
- Head Cabbage
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Genus
- Brassica
- Species
- B. oleracea
Start growing
Firm soil, high moisture, pH 6.5-7.
Growing with your kit
Keep soil damp during head-forming using Seeds In A Cup® methodology.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Firm heads are harvest-ready.
Growing conditions
Temperate/Cold gardens.
Weather & tolerances
High frost tolerance.
Pests & plant health
Clubroot, root fly.
Plant safety
Safe staple.
Botanical features
Dense head of leaves; green or purple.
Varieties
‘Late Flat Dutch’, ‘Red Acre’.
Garden & everyday uses
Fermentation (Kraut/Kimchi), Slaws
Native range & distribution
Global staple.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Middle English ‘caboche’ (head).
History
1000 BC European origins.
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How do I grow Cabbage from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Cabbage seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Cabbage seeds take to germinate?
Cabbage seeds typically sprout in 5-10 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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