Filderkraut Cabbage Seeds (Organic)

Organic Filderkraut Cabbage seeds produce large, pointed-head cabbages prized for their sweet flavor, tender leaves, and notable suitability for kraut-making. This traditional German variety, Filderkraut cabbage ( Brassica oleracea var. capitata ), forms elongated cone-shaped heads that grow impressively large while maintaining excellent texture and density. Filderkraut thrives in full sun and fertile, well-draining soil, performing best in cool growing conditions during spring and fall. Its vigorous growth and high yield make it an outstanding choice for gardeners who enjoy fermenting, shredding, or cooking with fresh cabbage.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Brassica oleracea
• Plant type: Annual
• Growth habit: Upright
• Crop category: Cabbage
• Kitchen profile: Organic Filderkraut Cabbage seeds produce large, pointed-head cabbages prized for their sweet flavor, tender leaves, and suitability for kraut-making.
• Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 55-75°F
• Planting Depth: 1/4"
• Germination: 6-10 Days
• Height at Maturity: 12"-18"
• Days to Maturity: 80-100 Days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 18"-24"

Schedule Filderkraut Cabbage for the cool-season planting window appropriate to your climate. Start seed in a protected setting or direct sow when the product record allows, then thin or transplant so each plant has room to develop. Check moisture at root depth and adjust irrigation to weather and soil rather than a universal schedule. As maturity approaches, inspect head, stem, or leaf development according to the crop type and harvest at the preferred size and firmness.

The leaves are crisp yet pliable, making them ideal for slicing thin or using in layered dishes.

Before sowing Filderkraut Cabbage, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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