Organic Red Drumhead Cabbage Seeds | Packed by Hand
 
There is something deeply satisfying about growing your own winter cabbage. Watching those tight purple heads form slowly through the long Irish summer. Knowing that when the colder months arrive, you will be cutting fresh, firm leaves from your own garden.
 
Our Organic Red Drumhead Cabbage seeds are certified organic and packed by hand by our family here in Ireland. Carefully handled in small batches, so you can sow with confidence and grow strong, reliable winter harvests.
 
Why Grow Red Drumhead Cabbage
• Certified organic seed
• Packed by hand in Ireland
• Traditional heritage winter variety
• Produces large, dense purple red heads
• Excellent for storing and winter harvesting
• Ideal for Irish growing conditions
• Perfect for roasting, braising and fresh slaw
This is a dependable maincrop cabbage that rewards patience.
 
Growing Information for Ireland
Sowing Time in Ireland
Sow outdoors from April to May in a prepared seed bed, or sow in modules under cover from March for earlier planting.
Germination
7 to 14 days in soil temperatures between 10 and 18 degrees.
Transplanting
Transplant when seedlings have 4 to 5 true leaves.
Spacing
Allow 45 to 60 centimetres between plants to allow full head development.
Position
Full sun in firm, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
Harvest
September to December. Can be left in the ground and harvested as needed.
Short on Time
 
If you prefer to skip the early sowing stage, we also grow strong young cabbage plants here in Ireland. Many customers sow a tray of seeds and reserve a few plants as reassurance for the season ahead.
 
Our Organic Seed Promise
• Certified organic seed
• No chemical treatments
• Carefully selected varieties suited to Irish gardens
• Packed by hand by us in Ireland
• Stored in optimal conditions for strong germination
 
We grow as we would for our own table.
 
Irish Growing Tips for Red Drumhead Cabbage
In Ireland, firm soil is key for good cabbage heads. Gently tread soil before transplanting to prevent loose formation.
Protect young plants from pigeons and cabbage white butterflies with netting during early growth.
Keep soil evenly moist through summer to prevent splitting as heads mature.
 
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Red Drumhead Cabbage seeds certified organic?
Yes. All our seeds are certified organic and meet organic production standards.
How many seeds are in each packet?
Each packet contains approximately 100 seeds.
Is Red Drumhead Cabbage suitable for beginners?
Yes. This is a reliable and forgiving variety once planted into firm, fertile soil.
Can I grow this cabbage in Ireland’s climate?
Absolutely. Red Drumhead is well suited to Irish conditions and performs reliably when sown in spring for autumn harvest.
We pack in small batches, and once this variety is sold out for the season, it will not return until next year.