Filderkraut Cabbage

Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) 'Filderkraut'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 24"-28"
W: 6"-20"

planting zones

1-11

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Filderkraut Cabbage plant details

Filderkraut Cabbage is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. and green fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Filderkraut Cabbage

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 20 IN - wide, 24 IN - 28 IN - tall
Uses: culinary, edible, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Filderkraut Cabbage

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A unique arrow-shaped heirloom variety from Filder in Germany. It was bred for self-reliant gardeners in Europe so they could make wholesome batches of sauerkraut for Winter consumption. It would also make great coleslaw & kimchi. Grating is easy: you grab the blunt end of the cabbage & start grating down from the point. The plant will make a large rosette before forming the very unique head, which is reminiscent of a pointed wizard's hat (28” tall and 6” wide). Plant 2' apart in a well fertilized bed and harvest when the head feels firm to the touch.