Purple Savoy Cabbage Seeds | Crinkled Leaves

Grow Purple Savoy cabbage seeds for textured, crinkled leaves with purple-blushed outer foliage and a crisp, light-green interior. The flexible leaves are useful for stuffing and cabbage rolls, while chopped leaves add flavor and texture to soups, including minestrone, and other cooked dishes.

Pack options

Choose 100 seeds, 300 seeds, 1,000 seeds, 1 oz, or 1 lb. One cart quantity purchases one selected pack. Weight-based packs are sold by weight, not a guaranteed seed count; the former listing estimated approximately 8,000 seeds per ounce. This listing is for seeds, not live plants or harvested cabbage. There is no separate color selector.

Crop highlights

• Crop: Savoy cabbage, Brassica oleracea, Capitata Group.
• Foliage: crinkled leaves with purple-blushed outer leaves and a light-green interior; color varies with growing conditions.
• Season: cool-season vegetable for spring or fall production where climate permits.
• Life cycle: biennial, usually harvested for heads during the first season.
• Typical plant height: approximately 18–24 inches, depending on conditions.
• Uses: stuffing, cabbage rolls, soups, and cooked side dishes.

The source description gave conflicting head weights, shapes, and maturity figures. This listing does not promise a particular head weight or harvest date; use head development and firmness to judge readiness.

When to sow

Time planting so heads develop in cool weather rather than the hottest part of summer. For a spring crop, start indoors approximately 6–8 weeks before the last expected frost, then transplant hardened-off seedlings when local conditions are suitable. Protect young plants from severe freezes.

For a fall crop, sow or start transplants in summer, allowing enough time for establishment and head development before severe winter weather. Fall production can work especially well where summers are hot. In mild climates, local planting dates may extend into fall or winter.

Sowing and transplanting

• Sow approximately ¼–½ inch deep in seed-starting mix or a finely prepared seedbed.
• Keep evenly moist during germination and provide bright light after emergence.
• Harden off indoor-grown seedlings gradually before planting outdoors.
• Space plants approximately 18–24 inches apart; allow more room for larger heads.
• Leave approximately 24–36 inches between rows for access and airflow.

Choose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Set transplants securely, keeping the growing center above the soil, and water in thoroughly.

Watering, feeding, and pest care

Maintain consistent moisture as heads form. Mulch can help moderate soil temperature and reduce moisture swings. Avoid allowing plants to dry out and then suddenly saturating the soil, which can contribute to splitting.

Feed according to a soil test or vegetable fertilizer label. Check regularly for cabbage caterpillars and aphids, particularly on leaf undersides. Insect netting can help exclude pests when installed securely. Companion herbs are not a reliable substitute for monitoring and pest protection.

Container growing

Use a large, deep container with drainage holes and enough room for the mature plant. Grow in well-drained potting mix, provide full sun, and avoid crowding multiple cabbages into a small pot. Containers need frequent moisture checks and appropriate feeding during active growth.

Harvest and storage

Harvest when the head is well developed and feels firm for its type, cutting below the head with a clean knife. Remove damaged outer leaves and refrigerate promptly. Savoy leaves are less tightly packed than many smooth-leaf storage cabbages, so use while fresh; the previous listing suggested using within about one week for best quality. Actual keeping time depends on condition and storage.

Saving seed

Cabbage generally needs winter chilling and a second growing season to flower and set seed. Save from a group of healthy plants, not a single selected head, and plan isolation from other flowering Brassica oleracea crops, such as kale, broccoli, and other cabbages, to reduce unwanted crossing.

Overwintering methods depend on climate. Protect plants where winters are mild enough, or follow region-specific guidance for lifting and storing plants in colder areas. Allow seed pods to mature, collect before they shatter, and finish drying before cleaning. Store fully dried seed in a cool, dry place; seed life varies with storage conditions.