Brassica oleracea var. capitata ‘Brunswick Cabbage’ seeds grow into the Brunswick cabbage a robust German heritage white cabbage cultivar, one of the oldest large-headed cabbages in European cultivation, known for its very large, somewhat flattened heads and reliable cold-hardiness. Brassica oleracea L. is a polymorphic European species (wild progenitor native to coastal cliffs of W. Europe) that has given rise to a remarkable array of cultivated vegetables cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and kohlrabi. Described by Linnaeus (1753). The variety name capitata means ‘with a head’. ‘Brunswick’ is a large-headed, somewhat flattened to round heritage cabbage with pale green outer leaves and dense, crisp pale interior excellent for storage, sauerkraut and cooking. Family Brassicaceae.
Full sun; fertile, moist, well-drained soils; cool temperate conditions. Sow in spring or summer for autumn/winter harvest. Excellent cold-hardiness; benefits from harvesting after first frosts. Good for long-term storage. Note: named cultivar may NOT breed true from seed.
‘Brunswick’ = German heritage cultivar; large flattened-to-round head; pale green exterior; crisp pale interior
Capitata = with a head; Brassica oleracea L. (Linnaeus); wild progenitor native to W. European coastal cliffs
Parent species of cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and kohlrabi; multi-use food crop
Genus Brassica: 37 species; Eurasia; Family Brassicaceae; Order Brassicales
Full sun; fertile moist soils; cool temperate; cold-hardy; excellent storage; sauerkraut; named cultivar may not breed true
Brassica oleracea var. capitata ‘Brunswick Cabbage’ is one of the great heritage cabbages of northern Europe a large, cold-hardy cultivar developed in the German tradition for the dual purpose of fresh autumn consumption and long-term storage as sauerkraut, representing centuries of selection for size, cold-hardiness and reliable keeping quality.
IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
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