vegetable variety
Brunswick
Cabbage · Brassica oleracea var. capitata
USDA hardiness range
- Zones
- 3a–6b
- Days to harvest
- 60 to 100
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Moderate
- Lifespan
- annual
At a glance
Sweet, dense, classic flavor; large flat-headed German storage cabbage. Sauerkraut, slaw, soups. Heritage open-pollinated, holds in the field, stores 3-4 months.
Growing Brunswick
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Flavor, texture, and use
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Growing notes
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Brunswick by zone
Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.
Other cabbage varieties
3 sibling cultivars profiled on ZonePlant.
- Early Jersey Wakefield
Sweet, mild, tender; pointed conical heads. Slaw, fresh, sauerkraut. Heritage early variety (60 days), excelle…
- Red Acre
Sweet-tart, crisp, deep magenta; the standard red home-garden cabbage. Slaw, pickling, fresh. Productive, hold…
- Savoy King
Mild, tender, crinkled-leaf elegance; the Savoy cabbage with frilled blue-green leaves. Stir-fries, stuffed le…
Frequently asked questions
- What zones does the Brunswick cabbage grow in?
Brunswick grows in USDA zones 3a through 6b.
- How does Brunswick compare to other cabbage varieties?
Brunswick is one of 4 cabbage varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full cabbage variety table for side-by-side comparison.
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Image: "Weißkohl Brassica oleracea var. capitata 2011", by 4028mdk09, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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