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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.

GERMINATION5-10 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

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Germination01

5-10 days

Light02

Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

Temperature03

65-75F

Hardiness04

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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
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Start growing

Firm soil, high moisture, pH 6.5-7.

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Growing with your kit

Keep soil damp during head-forming using Seeds In A Cup® methodology.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Firm heads are harvest-ready.

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Growing conditions

Temperate/Cold gardens.

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Weather & tolerances

High frost tolerance.

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Pests & plant health

Clubroot, root fly.

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Plant safety

Safe staple.

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Botanical features

Dense head of leaves; green or purple.

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Varieties

‘Late Flat Dutch’, ‘Red Acre’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Fermentation (Kraut/Kimchi), Slaws

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Native range & distribution

Global staple.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Middle English ‘caboche’ (head).

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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.

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