White cabbage Holland Late Winter

Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba

Traditional Dutch winter cabbage with a dense head. Ideal for fermentation and long storage. Hardy, productive and easy to grow.
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Description

White cabbage Holland Late Winter – Brassica oleracea

Introduction

The White cabbage Holland Late Winter is a late-season variety known for its firm, compact heads, ideal for long-term storage and making sauerkraut. With its robustness and excellent winter performance, it is a classic in traditional kitchen gardens.

Origin and history

Named after Langedijk, a Dutch village once famed for its vegetable farming. The cabbages were cultivated along canals, benefiting from fertile, well-watered soils. This variety spread through Europe for its storage qualities and culinary reputation.

Botanical description

  • Family: Brassicaceae

  • Type: late-season white cabbage

  • Leaves: light green to creamy white, smooth and firm

  • Head: round, dense, up to 25 cm in diameter

  • Height: 30 to 50 cm

  • Average weight: 2 to 4 kg

Growing conditions

  • Sowing time: April to May in trays or nursery beds

  • Transplanting: after 4–6 weeks

  • Sowing depth: 1 to 1.5 cm

  • Spacing: 60 x 60 cm

  • Light: full sun

  • Soil: rich, deep, well-drained, humus-rich

  • Water needs: regular watering, avoid excess

Care

  • Hoe regularly to suppress weeds

  • Mulch to retain soil moisture

  • Add compost during planting and mid-season

  • Watch for caterpillars and flea beetles

Harvest

  • Timing: late September to November

  • Maturity: 160–180 days after sowing

  • Storage: in a cool cellar or clamp, up to 4 months

  • Use: fresh or fermented

Use in the garden

  • Large plant, needs ample space

  • Rotate crops every 4 years

  • Can be harvested after light frosts

Culinary uses

  • Ideal for homemade sauerkraut

  • Retains firmness when cooked (stews, soups, stuffed cabbage)

  • Raw in salads or coleslaw

  • Crunchy, sweet, fresh flavour

Pests and diseases

  • Prone to clubroot in acidic soil

  • May attract caterpillars, flea beetles, or mildew

  • Rotate and use insect netting

Special features

  • Cold-hardy and long-lasting

  • Naturally stores without refrigeration

  • High yields

This White cabbage from the Netherlands is a must for gardeners who value tradition, preservation, and flavour. A solid winter classic.

Features

  • Common name : White cabbage Holland Late Winter
  • Category : vegetable
  • Time to sow seeds : April to mid-May
  • Harvest : after 210 days

Specific References

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8711117023852

Expédition & livraison

How does the delivery work?

  • Step 1 As soon as you place your order your plants are selected
  • Step 2 Each order is processed individually.
  • Step 3 Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
  • Step 4 Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
  • Step 5 Packages are ready to be shipped.

Our delivery methods

Shipping of our plants throughout Europe (except overseas and islands).

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