Cabbage, Stonehead F1

Cabbage, Stonehead F1
'Stonehead F1' is a dependable hybrid cabbage variety prized for its firm, round heads, quick maturity, and excellent garden performance. This early-season cabbage forms dense, 4-6 lb heads with a short core and mild, sweet flavor-perfect for fresh eating, slaws, and light fermentation. Bred for uniformity and disease resistance, it thrives in diverse conditions and is a favorite among home gardeners and market growers alike for its reliability, compact size, and fast harvest window.

Key Characteristics

• Quick Maturing, Compact Heads
  'Stonehead' matures in just 50-70 days from transplant, making it one of the earliest cabbages to harvest. Heads are round, tightly packed, and weigh 4-6 lbs, ideal for gardeners who want high yields in small spaces.
• Great Fresh Flavor and Versatile in the Kitchen
  The tender, crisp leaves have a mild, sweet flavor that works beautifully in fresh coleslaw, salads, stir-fries, and light sauerkraut. The short internal core makes for minimal waste and easy prep.
• Excellent Disease Resistance and Split Resistance
  This hybrid is known for resisting splitting in the garden even after full maturity-giving you more flexibility at harvest time. It also offers good resistance to common cabbage diseases, making it an easy grower even in wet seasons.
• Ideal for Succession Planting and Intensive Gardens
  Due to its fast growth and small footprint, 'Stonehead' is perfect for tight garden spaces, intensive planting systems, and succession planting. It pairs well with herbs, legumes, and alliums for natural pest control and soil health.

Product Details

• Native range: Cultivated hybrid
• Plant life cycle: Biennial (grown as annual)
• Sun requirements: Full sun (6+ hours)
• Soil requirements: Medium
• Mature height: 12-18 inches
• Spread: 18-24 inches
• Bloom time: May-June (second year, if overwintered)
• Bloom color: Yellow
• Days to maturity: 50-70 days from transplant
• Edible parts: Leaves (head)
• USDA Hardiness zones: 3-10 (grown as annual)

If you're looking for a fast, reliable cabbage with great flavor and garden performance, 'Stonehead F1' is a top choice. Its early harvest window, tidy size, and split resistance make it especially valuable for succession planting and small-scale food production.