{"product_id":"danish-ballhead-cabbage","title":"Danish Ballhead, Heirloom Cabbage Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDanish Ballhead, Heirloom Cabbage Seeds — The 1887 Burpee Classic | Cold-Hardy Fall Cabbage, 8-Inch Blue-Green Heads, Sweet \u0026amp; Delicate Flavor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDanish Ballhead (\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecapitata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a legendary heirloom developed by W. Atlee Burpee \u0026amp; Company in 1887. Ideally sown for a fall garden, this cold-hardy variety grows into beautiful blue-green round heads approximately 8 inches in diameter with a very sweet and delicate flavor. Dependable against bolting and splitting. Known for exceptional storage capacity — one of the best keeping cabbages available. 100 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Danish Ballhead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1887 Burpee heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — over 135 years of proven performance in home gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful blue-green ballheads\u003c\/strong\u003e — round, firm, ~8 inches in diameter; sweet and delicate flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-hardy fall variety\u003c\/strong\u003e — withstands cooler temperatures; ideal for fall garden planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDependable against bolting and splitting\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable and consistent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent storage capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps well into winter in cool storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh eating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, delicate flavor excellent raw in salads and slaws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColeslaw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, crisp heads shred beautifully for classic coleslaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSauerkraut:\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional choice for lacto-fermented sauerkraut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Braise, roast, stir-fry, or add to soups and stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep whole heads in a cool, dark location through winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow Danish Ballhead seeds indoors and transplant after a few weeks when there is no threat of frost, or sow directly outside if the climate is warm enough. Harden off seedlings over a week before transplanting for best results. Add compost to soil at sowing and transplanting. Keep soil very moist throughout the growth period — water weekly. Plant in full to partial sun. Space plants 1–2 inches apart with rows 3 inches apart to allow room to flourish. Heads will firm up and reach approximately 8 inches in diameter when ready to harvest. Take out the entire plant including root and stem when harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aphids and cabbage root maggots. 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