Copenhagen Market is a Danish heirloom introduced by H. Hartman & Co. in 1909. This early variety forms round, solid heads weighing 1.4-1.8kg (3-4lb) and measuring 15-20cm (6-8") in diameter, making it one of the largest early round cabbages for summer harvest.
This summer harvest variety has good keeping ability, excellent uniformity, and rich flavor. This variety is outstanding for coleslaw. It's a popular market variety that has the added benefit of shipping very well.
Matures in 65-75 days
West Coast Seeds Copenhagen Market Cabbage Seeds, Per Package
Starting
When learning how to grow cabbage, sow 3 or 4 seeds per pot, 5mm (¼”) deep, under very bright light. Thin to the strongest plant. Space transplants 45-60cm (18-24″) apart in rows 60-90cm (24-36″) apart.
Timing
Sow indoors beginning in late winter and transplant outdoors from 2 weeks after the last frost date to early summer. Overwintering cabbage is sown outdoors during July where winters are mild. Optimal soil temperature: 10-30°C (50-85°F). Seeds should germinate in 7-10 days.
Harvest
Cabbage heads are ready when they’re firm to the touch, and when the interior is fairly dense. Heads will split when they’re allowed to overly mature. Rapid growth due to excess watering and fertility will also cause splitting of the head. Plant early, mid-season and late varieties to spread out your harvest. Late varieties tend to be better for storage or for making sauerkraut. Early (summer harvest) varieties tend not to store as well.
