{"product_id":"early-jersey-wakefield-cabbage","title":"Early Jersey Wakefield, Heirloom Cabbage Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEarly Jersey Wakefield, Heirloom Cabbage Seeds — The 1840 American Classic | Conical Pointed Heads, Compact, Yellows Resistant, 60–75 Days\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Jersey Wakefield (\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecapitata\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most storied cabbages in American garden history. First grown in the U.S. by Francis Brill in Jersey City, N.J., obtained from England under the same name, and first released publicly by the Peter Henderson Seed Company in 1868. A wonderful early heading variety occupying little garden space — compact, somewhat conical heads with a distinctive pointed peak, glaucous-green leaves, and very few outer leaves. Heads measure 5–7 inches in diameter x 10–15 inches tall, weighing 2–4 lbs. Yellows resistant, resists splitting, and can be planted close. Sensitive to heat — plant early or grow in regions with cool summers. Particularly adapted in the South to overwintering in the field when small. 60–75 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Seed Houses Said\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1908 McKenzie Seed House:\u003c\/em\u003e “First early cabbage variety. Long recognized as the best very early Cabbage. Medium in size; in shape, pyramidal, with a pointed peak. It is a reliable, certain header, and one of the most profitable to raise.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1929 Steele Briggs Seeds:\u003c\/em\u003e “One of the earliest and hardest heading of the extra early cabbage sorts; most gardeners depend upon it for the bulk of their extra early cabbage crop. Heads conical, very compact and solid, of excellent quality cabbage.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1932 Burpee’s Seed Company:\u003c\/em\u003e “A productive cabbage variety. The heads are uniformly hard and solid, conical in form, generally pointed at the end, with but few outside leaves. The heart is solid and well blanched.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1992 Seed Savers Garden Seed Inventory:\u003c\/em\u003e “60–75 days. Conical solid tightly folded heads, 5–7 inches in diameter x 10–15 inches tall, 2–4 lbs., yellows resistant, can be planted close, smooth dark-green thick leaves, can be overwintered, resists splitting.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Early Jersey Wakefield?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1840 American heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — over 185 years of proven performance; first released publicly 1868\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive conical pointed heads\u003c\/strong\u003e — pyramidal shape with pointed peak; 5–7 inches diameter x 10–15 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and space-efficient\u003c\/strong\u003e — few outer leaves; can be planted close; ideal for home gardens and early markets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellows resistant and split resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable and dependable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly maturing\u003c\/strong\u003e — 60–75 days; one of the best very early cabbages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverwinters in the South\u003c\/strong\u003e — particularly adapted for Southern overwintering when small\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\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensitive to heat — plant early or grow in regions with cool summers. Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost; transplant when no threat of frost remains. Harden off seedlings before transplanting. Space plants 12–15 inches apart — compact habit permits close spacing. Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently. For fall harvest, direct sow in late summer. In the South, can be overwintered in the field when small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest at 60–75 days when heads are firm and solid. 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