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Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage Seeds For Planting (Brassica oleracea)

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ALL ABOUT THESE CABBAGES

SEED COUNT

300 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES
Early Jersey Wakefield cabbage is known for its compact, conical head. Its crisp texture and sweet flavor make it versatile for culinary uses, including salads, stir-fries, and as a steamed vegetable. The cabbage's firmness and size make it ideal for small gardens or where space is limited. Its leaves are also noted for their mild flavor, lacking the typical "cabbagy" taste, which makes it particularly enjoyable raw.


The Early Jersey Wakefield cabbage has its roots in the mid-19th century, first cultivated in New Jersey around 1840 by Francis Brill from an English variety named 'Early Wakefield.' This cabbage quickly gained popularity due to its early-heading nature, making it a staple in American gardens by the market gardeners of its time. It was praised by Peter Henderson, a notable seedsman, for being the most profitable early variety. Over the years, it has maintained its status as a cherished heirloom variety, appreciated for both its historical significance and its practical benefits in home gardening.

ALL ABOUT THESE CABBAGES

SEED COUNT

300 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

HEIRLOOM

YES
Early Jersey Wakefield cabbage is known for its compact, conical head. Its crisp texture and sweet flavor make it versatile for culinary uses, including salads, stir-fries, and as a steamed vegetable. The cabbage's firmness and size make it ideal for small gardens or where space is limited. Its leaves are also noted for their mild flavor, lacking the typical "cabbagy" taste, which makes it particularly enjoyable raw.


The Early Jersey Wakefield cabbage has its roots in the mid-19th century, first cultivated in New Jersey around 1840 by Francis Brill from an English variety named 'Early Wakefield.' This cabbage quickly gained popularity due to its early-heading nature, making it a staple in American gardens by the market gardeners of its time. It was praised by Peter Henderson, a notable seedsman, for being the most profitable early variety. Over the years, it has maintained its status as a cherished heirloom variety, appreciated for both its historical significance and its practical benefits in home gardening.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

SEED PREP

No seed prep needed before sowing.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1/4” under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Prefers a rich & fertile soil.

MOISTURE NEEDS

GERMINATION

Sprouts in roughly 7 to 10 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Can vary from 1’ to 2’ tall.

PLANT WIDTH

Can vary between 1’ to 2’ wide.

PLANT SPACING

Space plants 18” to 24" apart.

ROW SPACING

Space rows 24” to 30” apart.

CROP SIZE

2 to 3 lbs, 4” to 6" in diameter.

SEASON

Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Brassica oleracea

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Very easy to germinate.

HARVEST

60 to 75 Days

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ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

PREPERATION

No seed prep needed before sowing.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1/4” under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Prefers a rich & fertile soil.

MOISTURE NEEDS

GERMINATION

Sprouts in roughly 7 to 10 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Can vary from 1’ to 2’ tall.

PLANT WIDTH

Can vary between 1’ to 2’ wide.

PLANT SPACING

Space plants 18” to 24" apart.

ROW SPACING

Space rows 24” to 30” apart.

CROP SIZE

2 to 3 lbs, 4” to 6" in diameter.

SEASON

Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Brassica oleracea