Heirloom Cabbage Plants – How To Grow Charleston Wakefield Cabbages

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If you’re looking for a variety of heirloom cabbage plants,
you might want to consider growing Charleston Wakefield. Although these
heat-tolerant cabbages can be grown in almost any climate, Charleston Wakefield
cabbage was developed for southern United States gardens.

What is Charleston Wakefield Cabbage?

This variety of heirloom cabbage was developed in the 1800s on Long Island, New York and sold to F. W. Bolgiano seed company. Charleston Wakefield cabbages produce large, dark green, cone-shaped heads. At maturity, the heads average 4 to 6 lbs. (2 to 3 kg.), the largest of the Wakefield varieties.

Charleston Wakefield cabbage is a fast-growing variety that matures in as little as 70 days. After harvest, this variety of cabbage stores well.

Growing Charleston Wakefield Heirloom Cabbage

In warmer climates, Charleston Wakefield can be planted in
the fall to overwinter in the garden. In cooler climates, spring planting is
recommended. Like most cabbage
plants
, this variety is moderately tolerant of frost.

Cabbage can be started indoors 4-6 weeks before the last
frost. Charleston Wakefield cabbages can also be seeded directly into a sunny
area of the garden in late spring or early fall depending upon the climate.
(Soil temperatures between 45- and 80-degrees F. (7 and 27 C.) promote
germination.)

Plant seeds ¼ inch (1 cm.) deep in a seed-starting
mix
or rich, organic garden soil. Germination can take between one and three
weeks. Keep young seedlings moist and apply a nitrogen-rich fertilizer.

After the danger of frost has passed, transplant seedlings into the garden. Space these heirloom cabbage plants at least 18 inches (45.5 cm.) apart. To prevent disease, it’s recommended to plant cabbage in a different location from previous years.

Harvesting and Storing Charleston Wakefield Cabbages

Charleston Wakefield cabbages generally grow 6- to 8-inch (15 to 20.5 cm.) heads. The cabbage is ready for harvest around 70 days when the heads feel firm to the touch. Waiting too long can result in the heads splitting.

To prevent damaging the head during harvest, use a knife to cut the stem at the soil level. Smaller heads will then grow from the base as long as the plant isn’t pulled.

Cabbage can be consumed raw or cooked. Harvested
cabbage heads
can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks or
several months in a root cellar.

This article was last updated on 11/22/21
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If you’re looking for a variety of heirloom cabbage plants,
you might want to consider growing Charleston Wakefield. Although these
heat-tolerant cabbages can be grown in almost any climate, Charleston Wakefield
cabbage was developed for southern United States gardens.

What is Charleston Wakefield Cabbage?

This variety of heirloom cabbage was developed in the 1800s on Long Island, New York and sold to F. W. Bolgiano seed company. Charleston Wakefield cabbages produce large, dark green, cone-shaped heads. At maturity, the heads average 4 to 6 lbs. (2 to 3 kg.), the largest of the Wakefield varieties.

Charleston Wakefield cabbage is a fast-growing variety that matures in as little as 70 days. After harvest, this variety of cabbage stores well.

Growing Charleston Wakefield Heirloom Cabbage

In warmer climates, Charleston Wakefield can be planted in
the fall to overwinter in the garden. In cooler climates, spring planting is
recommended. Like most cabbage
plants
, this variety is moderately tolerant of frost.

Cabbage can be started indoors 4-6 weeks before the last
frost. Charleston Wakefield cabbages can also be seeded directly into a sunny
area of the garden in late spring or early fall depending upon the climate.
(Soil temperatures between 45- and 80-degrees F. (7 and 27 C.) promote
germination.)

Plant seeds ¼ inch (1 cm.) deep in a seed-starting
mix
or rich, organic garden soil. Germination can take between one and three
weeks. Keep young seedlings moist and apply a nitrogen-rich fertilizer.

After the danger of frost has passed, transplant seedlings into the garden. Space these heirloom cabbage plants at least 18 inches (45.5 cm.) apart. To prevent disease, it’s recommended to plant cabbage in a different location from previous years.

Harvesting and Storing Charleston Wakefield Cabbages

Charleston Wakefield cabbages generally grow 6- to 8-inch (15 to 20.5 cm.) heads. The cabbage is ready for harvest around 70 days when the heads feel firm to the touch. Waiting too long can result in the heads splitting.

To prevent damaging the head during harvest, use a knife to cut the stem at the soil level. Smaller heads will then grow from the base as long as the plant isn’t pulled.

Cabbage can be consumed raw or cooked. Harvested
cabbage heads
can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks or
several months in a root cellar.

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