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Cape Spitz is a warm-climate heirloom cabbage for South African gardens, producing large pointed heads with crisp texture and natural sweetness.
Grow Guide: How to grow head cabbage from seed in South Africa.
Quick Grow Facts
Plant Type: Vegetable
Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea Capitata Group
Seed Form: Raw seed
General Sowing Time: Region-specific; follow the month-by-month windows in the Grow Guide
Position: Full sun
Sow Depth: 4 mm
Light: Cover seed; provide bright light after emergence
Pretreatment: None specified on the current packet; sow as supplied
Spacing: 40 cm between plants x 60 cm between rows (current packet)
Germination: 7-14 days at 15-20 °C
Harvest: Packet planning guide 90-110 days; timing varies with conditions and desired head size
Why Grow This Variety
- Natural sweetness and crisp texture bring a satisfying bite to meals.
- Its warm-climate suitability makes it a locally relevant choice for South African gardens.
- As an heirloom, Cape Spitz carries a variety passed down through generations.
Garden Uses
Serve Cape Spitz fresh in salads and coleslaws, or use it in cooked cabbage dishes.
Growing Notes
- Sow in autumn or early spring and refine the window using the regional Grow Guide.
- Sow 4 mm deep, keep evenly moist and give seedlings bright light after emergence.
- Use 40 x 60 cm as the current packet spacing; wider spacing can support larger heads.
- Harden seedlings before transplanting into damp soil and keep water steady during heading.
- Raw describes seed form, not treatment status. Check the physical packet received for any lot-specific warning.
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