Cabbage Charleston Wakefield Sugarloaf Vegetable Seeds

CABBAGE ‘CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD SUGARLOAF’ Vegetable Seeds

Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata

• Heirloom cabbage producing distinctive conical heads with sweet, tender leaves.
• Fast-growing and early maturing, ideal for quick harvests and succession planting.
• Excellent flavour, perfect for fresh eating, salads, and light cooking.
• Compact heads with good density and uniform growth.
• Well suited to home gardens and market growers supplying fresh produce.
• Performs best in cool-season conditions with steady growth.

Product Description

Charleston Wakefield Sugarloaf is a classic heirloom cabbage known for its sweet flavour and distinctive pointed heads. It is an early to mid-season variety that produces compact, dense heads suitable for fresh use and quick harvest cycles.

This variety is ideal for growers looking for a reliable cabbage with excellent eating quality. Compared to larger storage types, Sugarloaf matures faster and offers a more tender texture, making it well suited to home gardens, fresh markets, and mixed vegetable production.

Its consistent performance and good flavour make it a popular choice for both backyard growers and market gardeners.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Annual leafy vegetable
• Head Shape: Conical (pointed)
• Maturity: 70–85 days

Sowing Information

• Sow When:
  • QLD & Northern NSW (Subtropical): March – May, August – October
  • NSW, VIC, SA (Temperate): February – March, August – September
  • TAS & Cool Regions: Spring – Summer
  • Tropical: Not recommended
  • Arid: February – March, August – September
• Germination: 5–10 days
• Depth: 1–2 cm
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Sowing Method: Direct sow or transplant
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil (pH 6–7.5)
• Spacing: 30–45 cm between plants

Growing Tips

• Best grown in cooler weather for improved flavour and head formation.
• Maintain even moisture to support steady growth and prevent splitting.
• Harvest promptly once heads are firm for best eating quality.
• Suitable for succession planting to maintain continuous supply.

Harvest

Harvest in 70–85 days when heads are firm and well-shaped.

Best Uses

• Fresh eating and salads
• Home gardens and small-scale production
• Market gardening and fresh sales
• Light cooking and quick meals

Microgreens

• Can be grown as microgreens for mild, tender leaves.
• Sow densely in trays and keep evenly moist.
• Harvest in 10–14 days.