Drumhead, Heirloom Cabbage Seeds

Drumhead, Heirloom Cabbage Seeds — The Pre-1885 Cold-Hardy Giant With 10–12 lb Blue-Green Flattened Heads

Drumhead (Brassica oleracea) is a classic heirloom cabbage dating back to before 1885 — large, flattened drumhead-type heads in beautiful blue-green with good wrapper leaves. Heads average 10–12 inches in diameter and weigh 10–12 lbs. Superior quality: very firm, crisp, and tender. Very cold hardy and stores well. Perfect for making sauerkraut. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. 200+ seeds per packet.

Why Grow Drumhead?

• Pre-1885 heirloom — over 140 years of proven performance
• Massive 10–12 lb flattened heads — 10–12 inches in diameter, blue-green
• Superior quality — very firm, crisp, and tender
• Very cold hardy — stores well through winter
• Perfect for sauerkraut — ideal for fermenting and preserving
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow in late spring for a fall/winter crop. Transplant outdoors spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Water consistently and deeply. Fertilize with nitrogen-rich amendments. Harvest when heads are firm and solid. Stores well — excellent for long-term storage and sauerkraut.

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.