Capture

Family: Brassicaceae Brassica

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Sweetly crisp and richly green, Capture cabbage forms dense, tightly layered heads with a satisfying crunch that holds its character from garden to storage.

The flavor is clean and gently sweet, with a tender bite that shines in hearty salads and robust braises, and it also performs beautifully for tangy fermented preparations. Grow Capture for a dependable, uniform harvest at about 75 days—an elegant centerpiece in the row and a reliable staple on the plate.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Rosette

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Capture Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Apr 27th	May 25th	Aug 8th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Apr 17th	May 15th	Jul 29th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Apr 17th	May 15th	Jul 29th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Apr 21st	May 19th	Aug 2nd – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Apr 17th	May 15th	Jul 29th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Apr 15th	May 13th	Jul 27th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Apr 10th	May 8th	Jul 22nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Apr 6th	May 4th	Jul 18th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Apr 3rd	May 1st	Jul 15th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 28th	Apr 25th	Jul 9th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 23rd	Apr 20th	Jul 4th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Mar 13th	Apr 10th	Jun 24th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Mar 4th	Apr 1st	Jun 15th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 23rd	Mar 23rd	Jun 6th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Feb 6th	Mar 6th	May 20th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Jan 12th	Feb 9th	Apr 25th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	45
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	32
Harden Off (days)	6

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Capture’s dense, tightly layered crunch stays toothsome in slaw and doesn’t collapse into cabbage soup texture in heat. Use it for clean, sweet kraut and braises where you want structure—its mild brassica bite loves vinegar, mustard, and smoke.

Best Uses

thin-sliced slaws that hold crunch under a vinaigrette
quick sauté or stir-fry where you want crisp-tender leaves
deep braises where the head turns silky without going mushy
tangy fermentation for bold kraut and quick pickles

Flavor Profile

sweet, clean cabbage flavor tightly crisp, snappy bite gentle cabbage sweetness with mild brassica edge layers that stay structured when cooked

Kitchen Pairings

caraway seeds garlic apple cider vinegar butter smoked pork mustard

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) leaves turning yellow or developing fuzzy gray patches, and what should I do?

Yellowing and gray, fuzzy growth are common signs of fungal issues like downy mildew or gray mold, often triggered by cool, damp weather and tight plant spacing. Remove and discard affected outer leaves immediately, improve airflow by thinning so heads aren’t crowded, and water at the soil line (not on the leaves). If the problem spreads, use an appropriate labeled fungicide for brassicas and follow the label’s interval before harvest.

How often should I water cabbage during head formation, and what soil moisture level is best?

During head formation (roughly mid-season to the final weeks before harvest), keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy—aim for about 1–1.5 inches of water per week depending on rainfall. Water deeply so moisture reaches the root zone, then let the top inch of soil dry slightly before watering again. In cabbage, uneven moisture can lead to loose heads and splitting, so avoid letting the soil swing between very dry and very wet.

How can I tell when my cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when the head feels firm and fully formed, with leaves tightly packed and no longer noticeably “springy.” Use the days-to-maturity (about 75 days) as a guide, but rely on firmness and size—heads that are still soft or easily compressed should stay in the bed longer. Cut the head cleanly at the base in the morning for the best crispness.