Deadon Cabbage is a mid-season Brassica that reaches harvest in 105 days from transplant, delivering substantial heads packed with vitamin C and protective phytonutrients. This cultivar thrives in full sun with consistent moisture, making it a reliable choice for gardeners seeking a nutrient-dense harvest. The variety carries minimal fat content per serving while offering significant anthocyanin compounds, particularly if red varieties are selected within this group. Plant at 4-inch spacing with 2-inch row intervals for optimal head development.
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Deadon Cabbage stands as a Brassica with exceptional nutritional density; it's among the vegetables lowest in fat while delivering potent antioxidants and vitamin C. The 105-day timeline from transplant offers gardeners a predictable path to mature heads, though direct seeding requires adding 25 to 35 additional days. Early-maturing types demand prompt harvesting to prevent splitting, while later types hold in the field longer, giving flexible harvest windows depending on your variety selection.
Deadon Cabbage suits fresh preparations where its high vitamin C content and antioxidant profile shine. The leaves work well in slaws, stir-fries, and fermented preparations like sauerkraut, where the protective phytonutrients remain stable through processing. Its low fat content makes it particularly valuable for health-conscious cooking and anti-inflammatory culinary applications.
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Start seedlings indoors and transplant when ready; days to maturity of 105 are calculated from transplant date.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after hardening off. Space plants 4 inches apart with 2-inch row spacing.
Direct sow March through June. Do not recommend fall direct seeding. Add 25 to 35 days to the listed 105-day maturity when direct seeding.
Harvest Deadon Cabbage when heads reach full maturity at approximately 105 days from transplant. Early-maturing types must be harvested promptly once mature, as they burst quickly and can split if left too long. Later types hold better in the field and tolerate delayed harvest. When cutting heads from stems, leave 2 to 3 wrapper leaves attached to protect against bruising. Over-mature heads can split, particularly if exposed to moisture fluctuations; monitor soil moisture carefully during the final weeks before harvest. You may be able to achieve a second harvest by removing the head but leaving outer leaves and roots in the ground; this will encourage side shoots to develop.
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