Brassicacées • Brassica oleracea var. capitata

Copenhagen cabbage - Organic

"A robust and early-maturing cabbage, a companion to cool and bountiful gardens."

$4.49

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Originating in Northern Europe, the 'Copenhagen' cabbage is an old variety particularly prized for its earliness and hardiness , well-suited to cool climates. Its dense, tightly closed head of a bright, light green color makes it a reliable and generous vegetable, sought after as much for its consistency as for its flavor.

In organic gardens , this cabbage stands out for its natural vigor and its ability to provide a nourishing harvest in early to mid-autumn . Its compact, well-structured head captures the freshness of shorter days and becomes a staple of winter cuisine , both raw and cooked.

Sturdy, consistent, and easy to grow, 'Copenhagen' is a perfect fit for a diverse vegetable garden . It brings structure, abundance, and resilience , while integrating harmoniously into a food crop based on natural cycles.

  • Growing climate: Cool climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Occasional

Note: Sensitive to excessive moisture, prefers well-drained soil.

The 'Copenhagen' cabbage is a versatile vegetable, enjoyed raw in crisp salads, or cooked in stews, soups, braised or stuffed. Its firm flesh holds up well to long cooking times, while retaining its texture and sweetness.

It keeps easily in a cellar for several weeks and is well-suited to fermentation, particularly for making homemade sauerkraut. Traditionally, it is a staple in Northern European cuisine, emblematic of rustic, simple, and comforting autumn and winter dishes.

Copenhagen cabbage - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor and outdoor seeding

Germination time

3-7 days

Germination temperature

18° to 22° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sow seeds at a depth of 1 cm

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 65 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

30 cm

Distance between rows

45 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

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