Filderkraut

Summer Cabbage
Filderkraut
Scientific Classification
Species:	Brassica oleracea
Cultivar Group:	Capitata Group

Plant Data
Min germination temp:	4°C (39°F)
Max germination temp:	29°C (84°F)
Germination time:	8 days
Time to transplanting:	+48 days
Time to harvesting:	+160 days
Mature height:	30cm (1ft)
Mature spread:	60cm (2ft)
Ideal pH range:	6.0 - 7.5
Sow spacing:	5cm (2in)
Sow row spacing:	5cm (2in)
Growing plant spacing:	60cm (2ft)
Growing row spacing:	60cm (2ft)*
*Plants should be spaced alternately in adjacent rows
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Filderkraut is a traditional German sauerkrayt variety of summer cabbage. Best used in sauerkraut, salads and coleslaw. The variety grows with large pointed heads which can weight up to 4.5kg (10lbs).

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Sowing time (indoors)

Transplanting time

Sowing time (outdoors)

Harvest Time

Growing

Main article: Cabbage

Sowing

Indoors

Sow thinly in trays and cover with a fine layer of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Cover trays with glass, polythene or a propagator lid and keep at approximately 10-15°C (50-60°F).

Outdoors

Sow thinly in rows 23cm (9in) apart. Cover with 1.5cm (½in) of fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist.

Transplanting

Indoors

Remove cover once seedlings appear. Transplant 5cm (2in) apart to further trays when large enough to handle. Stand outside for a few days from April (avoid frosts) then plant out to growing positions, space 60cm (2ft) apart. Closer spacing will produce smaller cabbages.

Outdoors

Transplant to growing position when seedlings are 8-10cm (3-4in) tall, allowing 60cm (2ft) between rows and plants. Closer spacing will produce smaller cabbages. Firm in and water well.

Aftercare

Keep moist and weed free.

Harvesting

September to November. Cut cabbage stalk at the base.