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Copenhagen Market Cabbage
Brassica
BrassicaBrassica oleracea var. capitata 'Copenhagen Market'
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 65 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 12" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–6.8
Overview
A classic early-maturing cabbage that's been a gardener favorite since 1909, prized for its reliability and compact growth habit. This Danish heirloom produces perfectly round, solid heads with crisp, sweet leaves that are ideal for fresh eating or quick cooking. Its ability to mature quickly while maintaining excellent quality makes it perfect for successive plantings.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost. Transplant when 4-6 inches tall. For fall crop, direct seed or transplant 12-14 weeks before hard frost.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-12.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, cabbage root maggots. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, fusarium yellows, downy mildew.