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Early Flat Dutch Cabbage
Brassica
BrassicaBrassica oleracea var. capitata 'Early Flat Dutch'
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 100 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–6.8
Overview
A classic heirloom cabbage dating back to the 1840s, prized for its large, flattened heads that can weigh 10-15 pounds. This reliable variety produces solid, sweet heads with excellent storage qualities and is perfect for making sauerkraut or coleslaw.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost for summer harvest, or 12-14 weeks before first fall frost for fall harvest.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-12.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles, cabbage root maggots. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, fusarium yellows.