Grown Early Flat Dutch Cabbage?

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Early Flat Dutch Cabbage — Brassicas

100-110days to harvest

7-12days to germinate

Z6–9USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost for summer harvest, or 12-14 weeks before first fall frost for fall harvest.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture important
Soil: Rich, well-drained, fertile soil with high organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 10-24 inches
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light to medium green outer leaves, pale green interior
Size: 10-15 pounds, 8-10 inch diameter
Shape: Large, flattened, drum-shaped heads
Flavour: Sweet, mild cabbage flavor with tender texture

In the kitchen

Coleslaw, sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, soups, braising, fresh eating

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles, cabbage root maggots
Diseases: Clubroot, black rot, fusarium yellows
Resistance: Moderate disease resistance, good storage qualities

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	April – May	June – July	June – July	September
2	April – May	June – July	May – July	September
3	March – April	May – June	May – June	August – October
4	March – April	May – June	April – June	August – October
5	February – March	April – May	April – May	July – November
6	February – March	April – May	April – May	July – November
7	February – March	April – May	March – May	July – November
8	January – February	March – April	March – April	June – December
9	January	February – March	February – March	May – December
10	January	February – March	January – March	May – December
11	January	January – February	January – February	April – December
12	January	January – February	January – February	April – December
13	January	January – February	January – February	April – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms

OnionsRepel cabbage root fly, aphids, and cabbage worms with strong sulfur compounds

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and aphids, act as trap crop for whiteflies

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, repel cucumber beetles

CeleryRepels cabbage white butterflies and improves cabbage flavor

ThymeRepels cabbage worms and flea beetles with aromatic oils

LettuceProvides ground cover and efficient space use without competing for nutrients

GarlicRepels aphids, cabbage root fly, and cabbage loopers with sulfur compounds

Avoid

StrawberriesCompete for nutrients and may stunt cabbage growth

TomatoesMay inhibit cabbage growth and both attract similar pests like hornworms

Pole BeansCan shade cabbage and compete for soil nutrients, reducing head formation

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 25
Protein (g): 1.28
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 5.8
Fibre (g): 2.5
Sugars (g): 3.2
Vitamin A (µg): 5
Vitamin C (mg): 36.6
Vitamin E (mg): 0.15
Vitamin K (µg): 76
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.124
Folate (µg): 43
Calcium (mg): 40
Iron (mg): 0.47
Magnesium (mg): 12
Phosphorus (mg): 26
Potassium (mg): 170
Zinc (mg): 0.18
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the brassicas growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Early Flat Dutch Cabbage?

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