White pointed cabbage Filderkraut - organic-seeds

White pointed cabbage Filderkraut

This traditional early white cabbage of German origin is known for its large, pointed, and firm heads. Its fine leaves and tender ribs make it ideal for sauerkraut. Harvest in autumn.

Growing Guide for White Cabbage

When to Sow?

White cabbage (including savoy cabbage) is typically sown from March (under cover) to June for a harvest between August and December. Late and hardy varieties can be sown directly in open ground in May-June.

💡 Tip: Check the product information to choose the best variety and sowing period for early (summer) or late (winter/spring) harvests.

Germination

🌡️ Temperature: Ideally 20°C.
❄️ Cold Treatment: Can speed up germination but is not essential.
💧 Soaking Seeds: Promotes uniform and faster germination but is optional.
⏳ Duration: Germination takes 6 to 10 days.

Transplanting and Thinning

✂️ Thinning: Once the first leaves appear, thin out to 5 cm apart.
🌱 First Transplant: When seedlings have 3-4 leaves, transplant to the nursery at 10 cm spacing.
🌿 Final Transplant: In June-July, once plants have 6-8 leaves, transplant them into open ground with 80 cm spacing.

White Cabbage Cultivation

✅ Soil: Rich in organic matter, well-drained, with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
🌍 Climate: Prefers temperate climates, frost-resistant but sensitive to extreme heat.
📅 Growth: Ideal for autumn and winter harvests, depending on the variety.

Harvesting and Storage

Harvesting

✔️ Harvest from late summer to winter, depending on sowing time.
✔️ Cabbage is ready when firm and well-formed.
✔️ Cut at the base with a sharp knife, leaving some outer leaves for protection.

Storage

🧊 Cool Storage: Fresh cabbages keep for several weeks in a cool, humid place (cellar or fridge).

Diseases and Pests

Common Diseases

⚠️ Clubroot, mildew, black rot

Common Pests

🐛 Flea beetles, cabbage white butterfly, aphids

Protection Tips:
🔄 Rotate crops
🕸️ Use protective nets
🧼 Remove infected plant material
🌿 Choose resistant varieties
🐞 Encourage natural predators
🚱 Avoid overwatering

Extra Tip: If the cabbage is not fully formed, it can survive winter and be harvested in spring. For this, sow in June.