Cabbage, Typhoon

Cabbage, Typhoon
(Brassica oleracea var. capitata)

Typhoon Cabbage is a vigorous hybrid variety known for its large, dense heads and strong performance in a range of growing conditions. Bred for reliability and uniformity, it produces round, tightly packed heads with crisp leaves and mild flavor. Suitable for fresh eating, cooking, and storage, Typhoon is a dependable cabbage for productive kitchen gardens.

Key Characteristics

• Large, Dense Heads
  Typhoon forms firm, round cabbage heads with tightly layered leaves. The crisp texture and good head weight make it well suited for both fresh use and kitchen processing.
• Mild, Sweet Flavor
  Leaves are tender with a clean, slightly sweet cabbage flavor. Excellent for slaws, sautéing, soups, steaming, and fermentation.
• Strong Garden Performance
  Bred for uniform growth and reliable head formation. Plants tolerate moderate weather variation and maintain consistent production across plantings.
• Versatile Culinary Crop
  Suitable for fresh harvest, cooking, or traditional fermented foods such as sauerkraut. Heads hold well in the garden once mature.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata
• Native Range: Mediterranean (widely cultivated worldwide)
• Plant Life Cycle: Annual
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Medium to medium-wet, fertile, well-drained
• Mature Height: 1–2 feet
• Bloom Time: April–May (second year if overwintered)
• Bloom Color: Yellow
• Days to Maturity: ~75–85 days
• USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in zones 3–10

Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting or direct sow in early spring or mid-summer for fall harvest. Maintain fertile soil and consistent moisture for best head development. Harvest when heads are firm and fully formed. In permaculture systems, rotate cabbage with legumes or deep-rooted crops to support soil health.

Typhoon Cabbage delivers strong growth, dense heads, and dependable harvests—an excellent cabbage for diversified vegetable gardens.