Early Round Dutch Cabbage is a dependable heirloom cabbage variety prized for its compact round heads, crisp texture, and mild sweet flavor. Producing dense spherical heads that typically weigh between two and four pounds, this classic cabbage is ideal for home gardeners seeking an early productive crop.
This variety matures quickly, often ready for harvest in as little as 60 to 70 days, making it an excellent choice for spring and fall gardens. The tightly packed leaves are tender yet crunchy, perfect for fresh coleslaws, salads, soups, stews, stir-fries, and homemade sauerkraut.
Early Round Dutch performs exceptionally well in cooler weather and tolerates light frosts with ease. Its strong vigor and resilience against common garden problems make it easy to grow for both beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
Compact size, reliable yields, and versatile kitchen use have made Early Round Dutch Cabbage a longtime favorite in heirloom vegetable gardens.
Early Round Dutch Cabbage Seed Details
- Quantity: 200 Seeds
- Plant Type: Heirloom Cabbage
- Head Size: 2-4 Pound Compact Heads
- Flavor: Mild, Sweet, Crisp
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/4 Inch
- Germination Temperature: 45-75°F
- Days to Germination: 5-10 Days
- Row Spacing: 18 Inches
- Plant Spacing: 24 Inches
- 100' Row Yield: 100 Pounds
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Harvest Time: Approximately 62 Days
- Preferred Growing Season: Spring and Fall
- Cold Tolerance: Handles Light Frosts
- Ideal Uses: Coleslaw, Sauerkraut, Soups, Stews, Stir-Fries, Fresh Eating
- Special Features: Early Maturing, Compact Heads, Reliable Producer
How to Save Seeds
Cabbage will cross-pollinate with other members of the Brassica oleracea family, including broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts. To maintain seed purity, separate varieties by at least one mile.
Cabbage is a biennial plant and requires overwintering before producing seed. To preserve plants through winter, heavily mulch them in mild climates or carefully dig and store plants in containers of damp sand at temperatures between 35-40°F.
In spring, replant the cabbage outdoors and allow the plant to bolt and flower. Once seed pods form and fully dry on the plant, harvest the pods and remove the seeds for storage.