1# LATE FLAT DUTCH CABBAGE SEE

Late Flat Dutch Cabbage (Seed) is a classic large, late‑season storage cabbage, long valued for its solid heads, sweet flavor after frost, and excellent keeping quality.

Late Flat Dutch Cabbage — Seed Information

Quick Overview

• Type: Late‑season cabbage

• Head shape: Large, flat to round‑flat

• Head size: 10–15 lb (sometimes larger)

• Color: Blue‑green outer leaves; pale interior

• Flavor: Mild when young, sweeter after cool weather

• Use: Fresh eating, sauerkraut, cooking, winter storage

• Days to maturity: ~90–100 days

Why gardeners grow Late Flat Dutch

• ✅ Excellent storage cabbage (keeps for months in cool storage)

• ✅ One of the best varieties for sauerkraut

• ✅ Cold‑hardy; improves in flavor after frost

• ✅ Large, solid heads with good crack resistance

• ✅ Proven heirloom variety grown for generations

Growing from seed

• Start indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost (recommended)

• Transplant outdoors: 2–3 weeks before last frost

• Seed depth: ¼ inch

• Spacing:

  • Plants: 18–24 inches apart

  • Rows: 24–36 inches apart

• Sun: Full sun

• Soil: Rich, firm, well‑drained; high organic matter

• Water: Consistent moisture is key for large heads

• Fertilization: Heavy feeder—side‑dress with nitrogen early

Harvesting

• Heads are ready when very firm and solid

• Harvest after light frosts for best flavor

• Cut at the base, leaving a few outer leaves for protection

• Can handle frost, but protect from hard freezes

Storage tips

• Store whole heads at 32–40°F with high humidity

• Remove loose outer leaves before storage

• Keeps 3–5 months under proper conditions

Kitchen notes

• Premier cabbage for sauerkraut

• Excellent shredded raw, cooked, or braised

• Sweetens noticeably after cold exposure

• Holds texture well in long cooking