Kaitlin Hybrid Cabbage Seeds grow a large, late-season white cabbage with high dry matter that stores well into December or January. Developed as a kraut cabbage, its low moisture content and thick, firm leaves make it ideal for sauerkraut, with a pure creamy-white interior. Heads weigh 8 to 12 pounds and the variety carries high resistance to Fusarium yellows.
At a glance
Variety: Kaitlin hybrid storage cabbage
Type: Hybrid, Non-GMO, late-season
Head weight: 8 to 12 pounds
Disease resistance: High resistance to Fusarium yellows
Sun: Full sun
Planting depth: 1/4 inch in cells under lights
Spacing: 18 to 40 inches apart for desired head size
Season: Spring, late summer
Best for
Sauerkraut and kraut making
Long-term winter storage
Cool-season and fall gardens
Southern overwintering in mild climates
Gardeners wanting large, firm heads
How to grow
Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in cells under lights and transplant outdoors after about 4 weeks, spacing plants 18 to 40 inches apart depending on desired head size. In mild-winter Southern areas (not below 36F), set transplants out from September to February. Grow in full sun, keep the bed weed-free with steady moisture.
Flavor profile
Dense and crisp with a clean, mild flavor and low moisture ideal for fermenting.
About Papaws Garden Supply
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