• Cabbage Seeds, Brunswick Cabbage
  • Cabbage Seeds, Brunswick Cabbage
  • Cabbage Seeds, Brunswick Cabbage
  • Cabbage Seeds, Brunswick Cabbage
  • Cabbage Seeds, Brunswick Cabbage
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Cabbage Seeds, Brunswick Cabbage

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Brunswick Cabbage – The Heavy-Duty Winter King

If you need a cabbage that can stand up to a harsh autumn and sit in your root cellar all winter, Brunswick is the heirloom for you. This 18th-century German "Drumhead" variety is legendary for its ability to produce thick, dense, and heavy heads that resist cracking even in fluctuating weather.

Why Gardeners Choose Brunswick:

  • Massive Drumheads: Expect solid, flattened globes weighing between 6 and 10 lbs—plenty of food from a single plant.
  • Extreme Cold Hardiness: Specifically bred to thrive in late-season gardens. It can handle heavy frosts that would wither more delicate varieties.
  • Long-Term Storage: One of the best-keeping cabbages in existence. Its tight leaf structure prevents moisture loss, keeping it crisp for months.
  • The Sauerkraut Specialist: Like its cousin the Flat Dutch, Brunswick has the high-yield density required for large-batch fermenting.

Quick Growing Specs:

  • Days to Maturity: 85–95 days
  • Sun Requirement: Full Sun
  • Head Type: Large, Flat Drumhead
  • Hardiness Zones: 3–10 (Excellent for northern growers)
  • Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches
The Homesteaders' Pantry Staple: Brunswick is a "workhorse" in the kitchen. Because the heads are so dense, they offer a much higher yield of usable leaves per square inch than lighter varieties. It is the premier choice for hearty German stews, traditional boiled dinners, and homemade kraut. Its flavor is mild and earthy, becoming notably sweeter after the first frost hits the outer blue-green leaves.
    Cabbage Seeds, Brunswick Cabbage
    Cabbage Seeds, Brunswick Cabbage
    Cabbage Seeds, Brunswick Cabbage
    Cabbage Seeds, Brunswick Cabbage
    Cabbage Seeds, Brunswick Cabbage

    About Our Seeds

    • Beyond Organic & Non-GMO

      All of our seeds are Non-GMO and grown beyond organic, using kitchen safe methods without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. We believe in purity from seed to soil, so you can feel confident about what you’re planting, harvesting, and feeding your family.



    • Reliable High Germination

      Tested for Real Gardens, Not Just Lab Conditions: We don’t just grow test plots—we plant our seeds in real soil, under real conditions, and track how they perform in the same kinds of gardens you use.



    • Simple Instructions, Real Support

      Each seed variety comes with easy-to-follow, straight forward planting instructions—no jargon or guesswork. We also offer growing tips based on our own experience to help you succeed, even if you're new to gardening. Our goal is to empower you with confidence, not overwhelm you with complexity. If you ever need help, we're just a message away.

    • Run by Real Growers, Rooted in Faith

      We’re a small, American family business built on values of stewardship, hard work,
      and generosity. We grow what we believe in and give back to causes that matter, including helping single mothers and families in need. Every seed we sell reflects the care we put into our land, our faith, and our community.



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