Glory Of Enkhuizen Cabbage – 100 Seeds

Glory Of Enkhuizen Cabbage is a heirloom cabbage, introduced in 1899 by Sluis & Groot in Enkhuizen, Holland.  The cabbage has medium-large, hard round heads.The medium-large, hard round heads are light green in color and can reach 23cm  in diameter and around and a weight of 2.5 to 3.5 kilos. An early, excellent-keeping variety that is an easy to grow, early variety that is tender and crisp.

Culinary Uses

• Sauerkraut: The firm, crisp texture and high sugar content make this one of the absolute best heirloom varieties for fermentation into kraut.
• Coleslaw & Salads: Its tender yet crunchy leaves hold up beautifully in creamy slaws or vinaigrette-based salads.
• Braised & Stewed: The leaves cook down beautifully without turning mushy. It is traditionally braised with ground beef, diced onions, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning or seared into wedges and simmered in a spiced tomato sauce.
• Soups & Stir-fries: Adds bulk, texture, and natural sweetness to hearty vegetable soups, noodle dishes, and wok-based recipes.

Growing Glory Of Enkhuizen 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.