Cabbage – Early Jersey Wakefield

Description

100 Seeds per pack

(Brassica oleracea) 60-75 days.       Introduced in the U.S. by Francis Brill, of New Jersey, in the year 1840. Originally grown by said gentleman and neighbors, the Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage developed from a natural cross between the variety “Wakefield”, from England, and the other cabbage varieties growing in the neighborhood. Officially introduced to the public in the 1850s, by the well known Peter Henderson. This variety is one of the earliest and best cabbages, and known to be very reliable and easy to grow. Heads are conical in shape, solid and tightly folded, 7″ in diameter and 10-12″ long, weighing 2-4 lbs, set on short stems. Tender, with fine flavor, the leaves are great wrappers for cabbage roll recipes, also great fresh!

Planting Instructions for Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage Seeds

Heirloom / Open Pollinated Cabbages are a hardy, biennial, cool season crop, growing best where the summers are mild. Early maturing heirloom cabbage varieties are planted in the spring, and longer season heirloom varieties are usually planted in summer for a fall harvest. Start spring cabbage varieties indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct seed in full sun. Plant seeds ¼-½” deep, 4-6″ apart, in rows 2-3′ apart. Germination usually occurs in 5-17 days in soil 55-75°F. Thin heirloom cabbage plants to or set out transplants 15-24″ apart. Harvest early cabbage varieties promptly to avoid bursting, later types will hold in the field longer. At harvest, keep 2-3 wrapper leaves to protect heirloom cabbage heads from bruising.

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