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Cabbage 'Stonehead'
BrassicaBrassica oleracea capitata 'Stonehead'
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 70 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 12" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–6.8
Overview
An award-winning hybrid that produces perfectly round, compact heads with exceptional storage quality. This reliable variety forms dense, 3-4 pound heads that resist splitting and maintain their quality in the garden longer than most cabbages. Stonehead's consistent performance and excellent flavor make it a top choice for home gardeners seeking reliability.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost for spring crop. Direct sow or transplant for fall crop 12-14 weeks before first hard frost.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 5-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles, cutworms, cabbage root maggot. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, fusarium yellows, downy mildew.