Cabbage seeds

The hardy cool-season vegetable worth a spot in your garden

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is a hardy, cool-season brassica grown for its tight, leafy head. A close relative of broccoli and kale, it comes in green, red, and crinkled savoy forms, all with a crisp texture and a mild, sweet-peppery flavor that mellows when cooked. Each plant forms one solid head over a rosette of broad leaves, and its excellent storage life has made it a garden staple for centuries.

How to grow cabbage from seed

Cabbage is one of the more beginner-friendly brassicas. Sow cabbage seeds about a quarter inch deep in rich, well-drained soil, starting indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost or direct-sowing for a fall crop, and grow in full sun. Space transplants 12 to 24 inches apart depending on head size and expect harvest in roughly 60 to 100 days. Cabbage loves cool weather and steady moisture, so plant for spring or fall for the firmest heads. For the full step-by-step, see our complete guide to growing cabbage from seed.

How to use cabbage

Cabbage is a kitchen workhorse. Shred it raw for crunchy slaws and salads, ferment it into sauerkraut and kimchi, or braise, roast, and stir-fry it until sweet and tender. It stars in soups, stuffed rolls, and stir-fries, and red cabbage adds vivid color to any plate. Because a mature head stores for weeks in a cool spot, homegrown cabbage keeps your kitchen supplied long after the garden has wound down.

Cabbage and its brassica cousins

If you love cabbage, you will enjoy its fellow brassicas. Try broccoli for tender green heads and shoots, kale for hardy leafy greens, or bok choy for a fast, crisp Asian cabbage. You can explore the full range in our vegetable seeds collection.

Why buy cabbage seeds from Organo Republic

Every packet of cabbage seed we sell is non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom, and germination tested, so you can sow with confidence. As a U.S.-based licensed seed dealer, we work directly with trusted growers to keep quality high and prices low, and every pack carries a QR code that links straight to free online growing guidance. Orders over $49 ship free. Whether you want a single pack of cabbage or a curated vegetable collection, you will find dependable, easy-to-grow seed here.