{"product_id":"purple-savoy-cabbage-seeds","title":"Purple Savoy Cabbage Seeds — Heirloom Early Savoy, Cold-Tolerant (Brassica oleracea)","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePurple Savoy Cabbage Seeds — Heirloom | Early Savoy With Green Crinkled Heads \u0026amp; Purple-Red Leaf Margins, Very Cold Tolerant | 61 Days\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Savoy (\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e) is an early savoy cabbage that earns its place in the garden twice over — first as one of the most visually striking brassicas available, with green crinkled savoy heads edged in purple to deep red on the leaf margins, and second as a genuinely sweet, cold-tolerant variety that performs best when fall-sown and harvested after cool temperatures have intensified its flavor. Suitable for fresh eating, cooking, and storage. ~6,500 seeds per ounce; 1.0 g \/ 200+ seeds per packet. 61 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 61 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early savoy — crinkled, textured leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green with purple to deep red leaf margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet — intensifies after cool temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very cold tolerant — excellent fall and winter crop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall (spring also possible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good — suitable as a storage cabbage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket size:   \u003c\/strong\u003e2g \/ ~400+ Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼ inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24 inches; rows 24–36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO, annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Fall Sowing Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Savoy is very cold-tolerant and actually improves in flavor after exposure to cool temperatures — the cold converts starches to sugars, deepening the natural sweetness. Fall-sown plants also develop more vivid purple-red coloring on the leaf margins as temperatures drop, making autumn harvests both better-tasting and more visually striking than spring crops. For most climates, sow in late summer (6–8 weeks before first frost) for a fall harvest. Spring sowing is possible, but fall is the preferred season for this variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKitchen Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweet, tender savoy leaves work well raw and cooked. The crinkled texture holds dressings and sauces better than smooth-leaved cabbages — making it excellent for slaws and salads where the dressing needs to cling. Braise whole leaves with butter, garlic, and white wine for a simple side. Add shredded leaves to soups and stews in the final minutes of cooking. Stir-fry with sesame oil and soy sauce. The purple-edged leaves make a visually striking addition to any dish. Stores well in a cool location for several weeks after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fall harvest: direct sow or start 6–8 weeks indoors before the first frost; transplant outdoors in late summer. For spring harvest: start 4–6 weeks before last frost and transplant outdoors after hardening off. Sow ¼ inch deep in fertile, well-draining, consistently moist soil. Space plants 18–24 inches apart in rows 24–36 inches apart. Water consistently; mulch around the base to retain moisture and keep soil cool. Feed with balanced organic fertilizer once or twice during the season. Harvest when heads feel firm and solid — cut at the base with a sharp knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePest \u0026amp; Disease Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon pests include cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles, and slugs. Use floating row covers or fine netting to exclude moths and caterpillars. Companion plant with nasturtiums as trap crops and dill or onions as pest deterrents. Practice crop rotation — avoid planting brassicas in the same bed more than once every 5–6 years to reduce clubroot pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Purple Savoy different from standard savoy cabbage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Savoy has the same crinkled, textured savoy leaves as standard savoy cabbage, but with distinctive purple to deep red coloring on the leaf margins. The color intensifies in cool temperatures, making fall-harvested heads more vivid than spring crops. The flavor is sweet — comparable to standard savoy but with the added visual appeal of the purple edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Purple Savoy be used as a storage cabbage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It stores well in a cool, dry location for several weeks after harvest. The variety is noted for good storage quality, in addition to its ornamental appeal and fresh-eating flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this variety suitable for containers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in large containers — minimum 12–15 inches deep and 18 inches wide per plant. Use rich, well-draining potting mix and water consistently, as containers dry out faster than garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden's success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"2g \/ ~400+ Seeds","offer_id":44253575970950,"sku":"TLM\/A3-400-94-1223-28","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7610572330_7sn8.jpg?v=1770130791","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/purple-savoy-cabbage-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}