Cabbage Drumhead Seeds

Choose Drumhead cabbage for firm, broad heads, crisp texture and a mild, rich flavour from a productive home-garden variety.

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 100-120 days; timing varies with conditions and desired head size

Seed Quantity: 10 g raw seed: Approx 1,500 seeds

Why Grow This Variety

• Firm heads offer the crisp, tender texture associated with Drumhead cabbage.
• Its mild yet rich flavour works across fresh and cooked dishes.
• Reliable production and consistent growth make it approachable for home gardeners.

Garden Uses

Enjoy Drumhead cabbage in salads, slaws and stews, or ferment it into sauerkraut.

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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