Cabbage 'Jersey Wakefield'

Matures in 65 days. Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last spring frost, transplant outside in 5 weeks, spacing 12in apart. Can be grow...Read Moren as a fall crop.

This is an early 60 day cabbage that dates back to the 19th century. In 1888 Burpee listed 8 cone head cabbages including the French Oxhe...Read Moreart. This is apparently the only one still available. The Charleston is a later introduction, It is small (1-2 lbs) but quick. Earliness is its main virtue, but it was a leading market cabbage for over 50 years. Like all of its type it is better for cooking than eating fresh, but if you want cabbage rolls early, the leaves have good flavor and don't come apart.