Cabbage Seeds — Marché de Copenhague (Copenhagen Market)

Distributed in Cameroon by: The Farmers House Ltd, Mile 3 Nkwen, Bamenda

What you’re buying

• Early, round, compact heads that reach about 15–20 cm (6–8") in diameter and typically 1.4–1.8 kg (3–4 lb)—well-filled, uniform and ideal for fresh market and coleslaw.

• Heirloom standard first introduced in 1909; known for reliability and uniformity.

• Keeps well and less prone to splitting when managed correctly—good for transport and short storage windows.

Time to harvest

• Expect ~68–75 days from transplant to first harvest (environment and nutrition dependent).

Where it performs best

• Cool-season crop; prefers full sun and rich, well-drained soil with steady moisture.

How to grow (field & garden guide)

Raising seedlings

• Start indoors 6–8 weeks before field planting; transplant 2–4 weeks before your cooler season sets in (or as heat eases). Ideal germination temperature 24–29 °C (75–85 °F); germination in about 6–9 days.

Transplant spacing (field)

• Plant at 45–50 cm within the row and 75 cm between rows (≈ 1–2 plants/m²). This density gives good head size and airflow.

Direct sow (garden beds)

• Sow 1 cm deep; thin to final spacing above. (General cabbage practice; see full spacing reference.)

Nutrition

• Work in compost or well-decomposed manure before planting. Base-dress with a balanced NPK; side-dress light nitrogen at early cupping and again mid-season to maintain steady growth. (Best practice consolidated from cabbage culture guides.)

Water

• Keep soil consistently moist (not waterlogged). Uneven watering during head formation can encourage splitting; steady moisture helps head density and quality.

Pests & diseases (IPM)

• Monitor for cabbage worms, aphids and leaf diseases; use field hygiene, rotation and label-compliant controls only when needed. Copenhagen-type heads are known to ship and keep well when managed properly.

Why buy from The Farmers House Ltd (Mile 3 Nkwen)

• Genuine seed, locally supported: We source from recognized regional distributors (e.g., G.M.R./“Le Grenier”) and provide on-farm spacing and feeding calendars tuned to Bamenda and the wider Northwest.

• One-stop agronomy: Pick up compatible fertilizers and bio-stimulants (e.g., APEX-10) and get safe-use advice from our team.

• Market orientation: We help you target uniform, marketable heads and plan rotations that keep land productive.

Pack sizes: The Farmers House commonly stocks farmer-friendly pack formats; ask our team for current sizes and pricing.

Quick spec (for your product box)

• Variety: Marché de Copenhague (Copenhagen Market), Brassica oleracea var. capitata

• Head size/weight: ~15–20 cm, ~1.4–1.8 kg (3–4 lb)

• Maturity: ~68–75 days from transplant

• Spacing: 45–50 cm in-row × 75 cm between rows (1–2 plants/m²)

• Notes: Early heirloom (1909); good keeper; less prone to splitting with steady moisture.