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Cabbage Filderkraut Seeds

Cabbage Filderkraut Seeds

Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata
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  • Large pointed heads with tender flavoursome leaves
  • Traditional German variety ideal for sauerkraut
  • Excellent shredded into fresh coleslaw
  • Heads can reach around 4.5kg/10lb
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Cabbage Filderkraut is a traditional German variety famous for its exceptionally large, pointed heads, which can reach around 4.5kg. The tender leaves have a delicious flavour and are particularly prized for making home-made sauerkraut, while freshly harvested leaves are equally good finely shredded into crisp coleslaw or cooked in hearty autumn dishes.

Key information

Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Genus: Cabbage
Plant Class: Hardy Annual

Characteristics & growing conditions

Plant Height: 60
Colour: Green
Habitat: Upright
Position: Full Sun and Partial Shade
Sow indoors February-April, thinly in trays of compost around 1.5cm deep. Transplant when plants are approximately 10cm tall, spacing around 60cm apart. Alternatively sow outdoors March-June in a seed bed and transplant at the 2-4 leaf stage to the final growing position. Firm plants in well, keep moist while establishing and water during prolonged dry periods. Harvest September-November.

Recommended growing locations.

Allotment / Veg Patch
Raised Bed
Sow Indoors
Sow Outside
Flowers / Harvest

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