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Cabbage Durham Early Seeds for Home Gardening

Cabbage Durham Early Seeds for Home Gardening

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How to Sow and Plant


Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost danger has passed

Plant seeds 6–12 mm deep in well‑prepared soil

Space plants to allow good airflow and head development

Keep soil consistently moist during establishment

How to Grow


Provide full sun exposure daily

Use fertile, well‑drained soil enriched with compost

Water at the base to avoid wet foliage

Mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds

Fertilize during active head formation

Tips


Plant in cool weather for best head development

Harvest when heads are firm and dense

Use organic compost to enrich soil nutrition

Regular watering improves texture and flavor

Monitor for common pests like cabbage worms

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

round heads

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Compact

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Cool

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Cabbage Durham Early Seeds for Home Gardening
seed-type

Seed Type

Non‑GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Vegetable


Cabbage Durham Early is a reliable cool‑season vegetable variety producing compact, firm heads with tender, sweet leaves. It performs well in home gardens and container plots, offering uniform growth and high yields. Ideal for fresh salads, slaws, and cooked dishes, this cabbage is easy to grow with dependable results.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Large heads

plant-height

Plant Height

30–45 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

45–60 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

6–12 mm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool climate

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000147995

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Durham Early different from late-season cabbages?

It matures earlier, making it suitable for gardeners seeking an earlier cabbage harvest.

Can it fit into succession planting plans?

Yes. Early harvest leaves space for additional crops later in the growing season.

Which vegetables grow well with Durham Early cabbage?

Onions, celery, dill, beetroot, and lettuce are suitable companion crops.

Can firm heads be harvested individually?

Yes. Harvest each head once it reaches the desired size and firmness.

Is this cabbage commonly used fresh and cooked?

Yes. It is commonly prepared in salads, stir-fries, soups, and cooked vegetable dishes.

Do cabbage flowers attract beneficial insects?

If plants flower, the blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.