{"title":"Cabbage","description":"A nutritious and versatile garden vegetable, cabbage is a staple for many home gardeners.  Growing cabbage from seed is easy and rewarding and late season cabbages are great for storing or root-cellaring.  Cabbage can be eaten raw, cooked, steamed, roasted and of course, fermented into sauerkraut.  We offer both red and green cabbage varieties, with both savoyed and smooth-type leaves.  Shop our diverse selection of heirloom cabbage seeds now.","products":[{"product_id":"all-seasons-cabbage","title":"All Seasons Cabbage","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as \"Vandergaw\", All Seasons is an heirloom cabbage dating back to the 1880's.  Reportedly selected from a cross between \"Flat Dutch\" and a drumhead-type cabbage, All Seasons consistently produces 11-inch, solid, round heads with slightly flattened tops.  Heads average 10 to 15 pounds each.  All Seasons cabbage is an excellent mid-season variety, and we love how the spring planted heads hold on well into the hot summer months, giving us time to harvest and process our early cabbages and then recover from that cabbage overload that happens each spring. Traditionally used for sauerkraut, but also suitable for fresh eating or roasting.  Our preferred variety for mid and late-summer coleslaw.  Excellent heat tolerance.  85 days to harvest.  Approximately 100 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Packet (100 Seeds)","offer_id":44070191890681,"sku":"CA-00-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/all-seasons-cabbage-seeds-39361551433977.jpg?v=1700325617"},{"product_id":"charlestonwakefield","title":"Charleston Wakefield Cabbage","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharleston Wakefield is a larger, later selection of Early Jersey Wakefield developed in the 1880's by the F.W. Bogiano Co.  Charleston Wakefield is an excellent early to mid-season cabbage that produces 4 to 6-pound conical shaped heads that are well-suited for fresh eating, cooking, and kraut-making.  It is often planted as a spring cabbage but is also suitable for fall planting.  Charleston Wakefield matures approximately 75 to 85 days after sowing.  A packet contains a minimum of 100 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charleston Wakefield","offers":[{"title":"Packet (100 Seeds)","offer_id":44071009550585,"sku":"CA-00-002","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/charleston-wakefield-cabbage-seeds-39361532264697.jpg?v=1718134807"},{"product_id":"danish-ballhead","title":"Danish Ballhead Cabbage","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet Danish Ballhead—your go-to cabbage for serious kraut-making. These hefty heads grow big and solid, reaching an impressive 10 inches in diameter and producing loads of crisp, kraut-ready leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot just a fermentation favorite, Danish Ballhead also shines as a storage variety. Harvest the whole plant in the fall and hang it upside-down (roots and all) in a cool basement. It’ll stay fresh for at least a month—and with the right conditions, up to three or four!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis late-season champ thrives when sown in early summer. Give it the time it needs, and it’ll reward you with cabbage worth bragging about.  Plants exhibit fewer insect problems than other varieties we grow.  Matures approximately 110 days after transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 100 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danish Ballhead","offers":[{"title":"Packet (100 Seeds)","offer_id":44071521190137,"sku":"CA-00-003","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/danish-ballhead-cabbage-seeds-42496515047673.jpg?v=1726315833"},{"product_id":"golden-acre","title":"Golden Acre Cabbage","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Acre cabbage is a popular variety of cabbage that produces round, tightly packed heads with tender, sweet leaves. This early-maturing variety typically reaches maturity in just 60 days, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a fast harvest. The heads are typically 5-7 inches in diameter, a convenient size for cooking and storing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe origin of the Golden Acre cabbage can be traced back to the United States in the early 1920s. This variety was first introduced by the D. M. Ferry \u0026amp; Co. seed company, which was based in Detroit, Michigan. The variety was bred to be both early-maturing and disease-resistant, making it an ideal choice for home gardeners and farmers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, Early Golden Acre remains a popular choice among gardeners, thanks to its delicious taste, reliable performance, and easy-to-grow nature. The seeds can be planted in the spring or fall and thrive in well-drained soil with plenty of sun. Once harvested, Early Golden Acre cabbage can be used in a variety of dishes, from slaws to stir-fries to soups.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Early Golden Acre","offers":[{"title":"Packet (100 Seeds)","offer_id":44071535083769,"sku":"CA-00-006","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/early-golden-acre-cabbage-seeds-39268091429113.jpg?v=1700322732"},{"product_id":"savoy-perfection-cabbage","title":"Savoy Perfection Cabbage","description":"\u003cp\u003eSavoy Perfection is a beautiful heirloom savoy cabbage variety prized for its deeply crinkled blue-green leaves, sweet flavor, and large, dense heads. Plants produce handsome round heads measuring 6 to 8 inches across and weighing up to 8 pounds each. The heavily wrinkled leaves give Savoy cabbage its distinctive texture and tender eating quality, with a sweeter, milder flavor than standard smooth-leaf cabbages. Its beautiful appearance also makes it one of the most attractive cabbages in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavoy Perfection performs especially well in both spring and fall gardens, with cool weather helping develop its best flavor and firm, full heads. The tender leaves are excellent for fresh slaws, sautéing, soups, stuffing, and traditional cabbage dishes where a softer, more delicate texture is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're growing savoy cabbage and want a productive heirloom variety with rich flavor, beautiful heads, and dependable harvests, Savoy Perfection remains one of the best choices for the home garden. Matures approximately 89 days after transplant. 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Matures 63-100 days from transplant. Each packet contains a minimum of 100 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Copenhagen Market","offers":[{"title":"Packet (100 Seeds)","offer_id":44071069221113,"sku":"CA-00-015","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/copenhagen-market-cabbage-seeds-42496998244601.jpg?v=1726314734"},{"product_id":"red-acre","title":"Red Acre Cabbage","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of only a few red open-pollinated cabbages, Red Acre produces beautiful, jewel-toned heads weighing around three pounds each.  Its vibrant red color and refreshing, subtly sweet flavor makes Red Acre our preferred variety for Mexican Cabbage slaw, which we like to serve on tacos and tostadas.  Approximately 75 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 100 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Acre","offers":[{"title":"Packet (100 Seeds)","offer_id":44071965229305,"sku":"CA-00-016","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/red-acre-cabbage-seeds-42936862245113.jpg?v=1726282008"},{"product_id":"late-flat-dutch-cabbage","title":"Late Flat Dutch Cabbage","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate Flat Dutch is an heirloom variety that produces giant cabbages weighing up to 25 pounds each.  Dating back to the 1840s, Late Flat Dutch is renowned for its keeping qualities and even today remains one of the most popular late season cabbage varieties around.  The solid, dense heads are ideal for storage and also make great sauerkraut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile its origins are somewhat elusive, the Late Flat Dutch cabbage is believed to be an improved selection of \"Brunswick,\" another drumhead cabbage which originates from Germany.  As we have trialed them both side by side, we can confirm that Late Flat Dutch is indeed superior in many respects, producing larger, denser heads that are more resistant to damage and splitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the kitchen, Late Flat Dutch cabbages are great for making savory fall dishes like fried cabbage, cabbage stew, and stuffed cabbage rolls.  We also appreciate having late cabbages like this one available when we need coleslaw for those late summer barbeques.  Finally, probably the most beloved quality of Late Flat Dutch is its firm, crunchy texture which makes arguably some of the best sauerkraut ever.  Try our Late Flat Dutch seeds and see for yourself why, after all these years, Late Flat Dutch remains one of the most popular cabbage varieties around.  110 days to harvest.  Approximately 100 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Late Flat Dutch","offers":[{"title":"Packet (100 Seeds)","offer_id":45405474750713,"sku":"CA-LA-017","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/late-flat-dutch-cabbage-seeds-42960686579961.jpg?v=1726289938"},{"product_id":"glory-of-enkhuizen","title":"Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlory of Enkhuizen is a Dutch heirloom cabbage that produces dense blue-green heads weighing around six pounds each.  Developed by Sluis \u0026amp; 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