Copenhagen Market Cabbage – 100 Seeds

Copenhagen Market Cabbage Seeds. This Danish heirloom cabbage was introduced by H. Hartman & Co. in 1909. This early variety forms round, solid heads 15-20cm in diameter, making it the largest early round-head cabbage for summer harvest. This summer harvest variety has good keeping ability, excellent uniformity, and rich flavour. This variety is outstanding for coleslaw. It’s a popular market variety that has the added benefit of shipping very well.

This early cabbage matures in as little as 65 days .

Culinary Uses

• Fresh Salads and Slaws: Its delicate crunch makes it a top-tier choice for homemade coleslaw, slaws, and fresh summer salads.
• Fermentation: The firm, uniform heads are ideal for making homemade sauerkraut and kimchi, as the leaves ferment beautifully while retaining flavor.
• Stuffed Cabbage Rolls: The leaves are pliable enough to blanch and roll without tearing, easily absorbing savory meat and rice fillings.
• Stir-Fries: Quick cooking in a hot wok preserves its sweet taste and structural integrity without turning mushy.

Growing Copenhagen Market Cabbage

Indoor Sowing: Late Winter and Early Spring.

Direct Sowing: Late Summer, Autumn and Early Spring.

• In South Africa, cabbage can be planted throughout the year, except in the Highveld where is should not be planted between Late autumn and winter and also not in the summer months in the Lowveld, or any other region which experiences very hot and humid conditions.
• Start Cabbage Seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost.
• Use a good quality seed-starting mix and provide bright, indirect light.
• Keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy.
• Once seedlings have developed 3-4 true leaves and have a developed root system, they are ready for transplanting.