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.
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
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Family: Brassicaceae
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Type: late-season white cabbage
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Leaves: light green to creamy white, smooth and firm
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Head: round, dense, up to 25 cm in diameter
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Height: 30 to 50 cm
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Average weight: 2 to 4 kg
Growing conditions
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Sowing time: April to May in trays or nursery beds
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Transplanting: after 4–6 weeks
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Sowing depth: 1 to 1.5 cm
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Spacing: 60 x 60 cm
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Light: full sun
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Soil: rich, deep, well-drained, humus-rich
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Water needs: regular watering, avoid excess
Care
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Hoe regularly to suppress weeds
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Mulch to retain soil moisture
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Add compost during planting and mid-season
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Watch for caterpillars and flea beetles
Harvest
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Timing: late September to November
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Maturity: 160–180 days after sowing
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Storage: in a cool cellar or clamp, up to 4 months
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Use: fresh or fermented
Use in the garden
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Large plant, needs ample space
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Rotate crops every 4 years
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Can be harvested after light frosts
Culinary uses
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Ideal for homemade sauerkraut
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Retains firmness when cooked (stews, soups, stuffed cabbage)
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Raw in salads or coleslaw
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Crunchy, sweet, fresh flavour
Pests and diseases
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Prone to clubroot in acidic soil
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May attract caterpillars, flea beetles, or mildew
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Rotate and use insect netting
Special features
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Cold-hardy and long-lasting
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Naturally stores without refrigeration
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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
- EAN13
- 8711117023852
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