Product Review
Early Round Dutch Cabbage is a popular heirloom variety that can be grown directly in your garden from fresh Cabbage seeds. Early Round Dutch produces heads that are 7 inches in diameter and weigh in at around 5 pounds. A tasty choice, as well as an early harvest.
- Origins and Popularity: Early Round Dutch cabbage has been a favorite since its introduction in the late 19th century, known for its versatility in both southern and northern gardens due to its heat tolerance and slow bolting nature.
- Physical Characteristics: This variety produces dense, uniform heads weighing between 4-5 lbs, with heads averaging 6-7 inches in diameter. The heads are characterized by dark blue-green, crinkled leaves, giving it a unique appearance.
- Growing Conditions: It's an early-maturing cabbage, taking about 70-85 days from planting to harvest. Early Round Dutch does well in cool to moderate climates but has shown remarkable heat tolerance, making it suitable for spring or fall planting.
- Culinary Uses: Known for its excellent flavor, this cabbage is ideal for fresh consumption, coleslaw, or fermentation into sauerkraut. Its leaves are less bitter than some other cabbages, which contributes to its culinary versatility.
- Quality - All seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture.
- Quantity - Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored.
- Packets - Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.25" wide by 4.50" tall.
- Promise - Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids.
- Germination - Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days.
- Freshness - All seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection!
