'Heading' Brassicas

This collection of 'Heading' Brassicas refers to the food crops in the Brassica oleracea species which form a dense cluster of leaves (Brussels sprouts and cabbage) or a dense cluster of flower buds (Broccoli and Cauliflower). All these crops need a relatively long time to mature and prefer the cool weather of spring and fall. Timing is critical to get these plants to maturity before it gets too warm (as a spring crop) or too cold (as a winter crop).

This collections includes: Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower
Article: Fall Planting Know How: Growing Brassicas

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Cabbage Seeds - Perfection Savoy

Brassica oleracea Savoy cabbages are named for the Savoy region of France and prized for their distinctive frilly and crinkled leaves. They are also known for particularly strong frost tolerance...

Cabbage Seeds - Early Jersey Wakefield

Brassica oleracea HEIRLOOM. This long-time reliable favorite, introduced in the 1840s, is a speedy producer of beautiful, tightly packed, conical heads weighing 2 to 4 pounds each. Its sweet and...

Cabbage Seeds - Red Acre

Brassica oleracea This early-maturing red cabbage produces beautiful deep purple-red, 2 to 4 pound heads with great flavor and storage quality. The plants are compact and resistant to cabbage yellows...

Cabbage Seeds - Charleston Wakefield

Brassica oleracea HEIRLOOM. Charleston Wakefield cabbage was introduced in 1892 as the Southern grower’s answer to Early Jersey Wakefield. It produces similar conical heads, but handles warm weather better than...