Brassica oleracea var. capitata

Cabbage

Choux

Repollo

Maturity is measured in days from transplant.

Variety

Maturity

Head Characteristics

Remarks

Open Polinated
Bola Verde

75-80
Compact, short stem medium large frame, dark green Globe, firm, 15-20 cm diam, 2-2.5 Kg Superior quality for market and shipping. Adaptable to various growing areas. FY tolerant.
Brunswick

85-90
Large ribbed, short stem and frame, gray green Uniform flat, 25-30 cm diam, 2.5-3 Kg A fresh market variety, excellent wrapper. Stores good, suitable for late harvest.
Charleston Wakefield

70-75
Vigorous good foliage, dark green leaves Conical, medium firm, 18x20 cm, 1.5-2 Kg A good home and market variety, early, slow bolting. A favorite in the Southern markets.
Copenhagen Market

65-70
Small, short stem medium frame, light green Round, solid 15-18 cm diam, 1.5-2 Kg Good wrapper leaves, widely adapted variety. Heavy producer.
Danish Ballhead

100-105
Large, smooth to slightly scalloped surface, short stem, blue green Round, tip of head slightly flat, about 20 cm diam, 2-2.5 Kg One of the best all-purpose late varieties, suitable for cooler regions.
Early Jersey Wakefield

65-68
Short stem, small leaves, smooth surface, dark green Conical 12-15 cm, 1-1.5 Kg A first early home garden variety-widely adapted, slow bolting. Small plants permit close planting.
Gigante Andino

100-110
Very large leaves, smooth surface, rich green Compact and very firm drumhead type, 40-50 cm diam, 5-8 Kg Selected for high altitude areas. Recommended for processing and fresh market.
Glory of Enkhuizen

75-80
Large size, leaf surface somewhat rough, medium green color Round and hard medium large, 18-20 cm diam, 2-3 Kg Large spreading plant type, good leaf wrapping. Good for home gardeners and kraut.
Golden Acre YR

65-70
Short stem, small frame, smooth leaves, medium green Round, small and firm, 13-15 cm diam, 1-1.5 Kg One of the earliest of the round headed and yellow tolerance varieties. Good for shipping, market and home gardens. FY tolerant.
Greenback YR

75-80
Vigorous, short stem, dark green color Round, firm, 18-20 cm diam, 2-2.5 Kg Excellent variety for market and shipping, widely adapted. Resists bolting. FY tolerant.
Mammoth Red Rock

100-105
Large, purplish red, spreading Round, flattened globe, rather firm, 18-20 cm diam, 2-3 Kg Very good storage, home garden and fresh market variety. Good in tropics and sub-tropics.
Oxheart Large

75-80
Vigorous, good foliage, dark green Pointed, 15-18 cm diam, 1.5-2 Kg A good fresh market variety.
Oxheart Medium

60-65
Compact, fair wrapper leaves, blue green Pointed, 12-14 cm diam, .9-1.4 Kg Widely adapted, slow bolting. Excellent early fresh market variety.
Premium Late Flat Dutch

105-160
Very large plants, gray blue Flat, round, 20 cm diam, 6 Kg A very hardy variety adapted to regions of cool summer.
Perfection Savoy

85-88
Medium size Savoy Flattened globe, 15-18 cm diam, 3 Kg Widely used. Savoy type holds very well.
Red Acre

75-80
Compact, deep red Round, solid, 15-18 cm diam, 1-1.8 Kg An early red cabbage. Excellent storage and shipping. Holds fairly well without splitting.
Red Rock/Col Morada

95-105
Vigorous, dark red Large, flattened, round, 18-22 cm, 2-3 Kg The most popular variety of the late red cabbages for home and fresh markets. Excellent storage.
Savoy Chieftain

85-90
Savoyed, large frame, short stem, dark olive green Round, flattened with white interior, 18-20 cm diam, 2-2.5 Kg A fresh market and home garden variety. Holds well after maturity. Considered the best of Savoy types.
Stien's Early Flat Dutch

85-90
Medium compact, medium stem, vigorous, medium green Flat, large, medium firm, 25x8 cm, 3-4 Kg Standard variety of drumhead type. Widely adapted and grown for home garden and fresh markets.

Maturity is measured in days from transplnt.

Variety

Maturity

Remarks

Hybrids
Bola Verde Hibrido

60-65
Large, compact Semi-globe, dark green firm heads, 1.5-2 Kg   Performs well in hot climates. Good taste, good shipper.
CHX-106

65-70
Compact, blue-green Round, firm, 1.5-2 Kg

FY
This hybrid is great at maintaining its hardness for several weeks after harvesting.
Green Boy

75
Large frame, gray green Round, short core, 15-18 cm diam, 1.5-2 Kg

FY, black rot
This hybrid cabbage has excellent wrapper leaves. It can be used as a market cabbage or a good kraut cabbage, if given space.
CHX-122

60-65
Vigorous, bright green Round, firm, 2-2.5 Kg

Mosaic black rot
Good shipping and fresh market hybrid. Heat resistant. Grown well in tropical areas. Good taste.
Kono Cross

55-60
Vigorous, blue green Semi flat, inner leaves, tender & juicy, 1.2-1.5 Kg   Heat resistant. Tolerant to black rot. Stores well.
CHX-099

70-75
Large, gray green color Round, 17 cm diam   Kraut and market. Long standing and early variety.
CHX-102

70-75
Upright growing, blue green Round, solid, short cored, 15-18 cm diam, 1.8-2 Kg

FY
This hybrid is suitable for fresh market and is a good kraut cabbage. Resists heat and dry weather.
Sanibel

85-90
Large, vigorous, blue green Round, extremely compact short cone, 18-20 cm diam, 3-4 Kg FY, PM, TBR, head rot, and cabbage mosaic Developed at the University of Wisconsin. Good for kraut. Very high yield.
CHX-121

60-65
Compact, large frame, dark green Semi round, solid & firm, 1.5-2.2 Kg   This hybrid is highly recommended for growing in tropic and sub-tropic areas. Heavy yielder and excellent keeper.