Alcosa Cabbage
Best compact cabbage for gardeners with limited space.
Alcosa Cabbage is a fast-maturing savoy variety, ready in approximately 65 days from transplanting. This hybrid cabbage produces attractive, well-packed heads with sweet, puckered leaves, reaching 5-6 inches and weighing 2-4 pounds. Its compact plant size allows for dense planting, making it ideal for both spring and fall gardens. Alcosa cabbage is resistant to Fusarium Yellows (YR) and is a good source of Vitamin C and antioxidant phytonutrients, offering a healthy, low-fat option.
$21.95
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Price vs Category Average
+107%
Above average
Days to Maturity
65
/ days
Who it's for
- Home cooks prioritizing fresh flavor and tender texture
- Urban gardeners with limited space or container setups
- Impatient growers needing a fast, heat-tolerant harvest
Who should skip it
- Gardeners seeking long-term winter root cellar storage
- Seed savers wanting to propagate their own crops
- Homesteaders processing large batches of fermented sauerkraut
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Sixty-five days to maturity makes this a standout for quick turnarounds.
Disease Resistance
Fusarium Yellows resistance provides essential peace of mind for home growers.
Space Efficiency
Compact growth habit maximizes yield in smaller garden footprints.
Germination Reliability
Standard hybrid vigor ensures consistent, predictable sprouting for most gardeners.
Culinary Versatility
Sweet, puckered leaves excel in both raw salads and cooked dishes.
Seasonal Flexibility
Adaptable for both spring and fall planting windows with ease.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
65 days
Plant Type
Vegetable
Life Cycle
Annual
Variety Type
Hybrid
Planting Season
Spring, Fall
Water Needs
Moderate
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Is Organic
False
Features
- Fast-maturing for quick harvests
- Compact plants for dense planting
- Sweet, heavily puckered leaves
- Resistant to Fusarium Yellows (YR)
- Suitable for spring and fall gardens
- Excellent source of Vitamin C
- Rich in antioxidant phytonutrients
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Alcosa Cabbage for its exceptional quality, specifically noting the sweet, tender flavor and crisp texture that elevates home cooking. The primary theme is reliability; gardeners report outstanding germination rates and robust growth, making this variety highly dependable even for novice growers. This ease of cultivation combined with the superior harvest quality solidifies its reputation as a premium, worthwhile investment for the garden.
Know before you buy
Alcosa is a fast-maturing hybrid that typically reaches maturity in approximately 65 days from the time of transplanting.
Yes, this variety is well-suited for both spring and fall planting, making it a versatile choice for extending your harvest season.
While the plants are compact, you should space them 18 inches apart, with rows set about 2 feet apart to ensure proper airflow and growth.
Yes, Alcosa cabbage features resistance to Fusarium Yellows (YR), which helps protect your crop from this common soil-borne disease.
Once mature, the heads reach about 5 to 6 inches in diameter and typically weigh between 2 and 4 pounds.
Alcosa cabbage performs best in full sun but can tolerate partial sun conditions, provided it receives adequate light throughout the day.
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