Savoy Ace

Family: Brassicaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Savoy Ace arrives with a lush, deeply crinkled head that feels almost velvet to the eye—tight, uniform, and richly green with a satiny, puckered surface.

Its flavor is sweet and mellow for a cool-season cabbage, with tender leaves that hold their integrity in roasts and braises, and shine in fresh salads when you want a crisp, clean bite. Grow it for dependable, 75-day performance and a harvest that looks as good as it tastes—ideal for hearty slaws, savory sautés, and comforting winter dishes.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Rosette

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Savoy Ace 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 20th	May 18th	Aug 1st – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Apr 10th	May 8th	Jul 22nd – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Apr 10th	May 8th	Jul 22nd – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Apr 14th	May 12th	Jul 26th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Apr 10th	May 8th	Jul 22nd – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Apr 8th	May 6th	Jul 20th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Apr 3rd	May 1st	Jul 15th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 30th	Apr 27th	Jul 11th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 27th	Apr 24th	Jul 8th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 21st	Apr 18th	Jul 2nd – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 16th	Apr 13th	Jun 27th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Mar 6th	Apr 3rd	Jun 17th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 25th	Mar 25th	Jun 8th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 16th	Mar 16th	May 30th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 30th	Feb 27th	May 13th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Jan 5th	Feb 2nd	Apr 18th – 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)	42
Min Night Temp (°F)	32
Harden Off (days)	6

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Savoy Ace gives you that luxuriously crinkled, tender-leaf texture that reads delicate in salads yet doesn’t collapse when it hits a hot pan or braise. Use it where you want cabbage flavor to stay sweet and clean, with greens that behave—snappy enough for slaw, structured enough for roasting.

Best Uses

shredded slaw with a slick vinaigrette or creamy dressing
roasted or pan-seared wedges that caramelize on the edges
braised cabbage in a tangy, savory pot (cooks through but stays structured)
quick sauté for weeknight sides—fast color, clean bite

Flavor Profile

sweet, mellow cabbage flavor tender leaves with crisp-edged bite satiny, crinkled texture that clings to sauces holds integrity under heat without turning mushy

Kitchen Pairings

caraway garlic carrot apple cider vinegar bacon mustard

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease problem is most likely on Brassica oleracea (Savoy-type cabbage), and how do I manage it?

Watch for cabbage worms (cabbage looper/diamondback moth larvae) and aphids, which can chew Savoy leaves quickly. Hand-pick early, spray the foliage with an appropriate Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) product for caterpillars, and remove heavily infested leaves; for aphids, blast with water and apply insecticidal soap. If you see yellowing with wilting or vascular browning, suspect clubroot or soilborne disease—avoid planting Brassicaceae in the same bed next season and improve drainage rather than keeping soil constantly wet.

How often should I water Savoy Ace cabbage during the main growing phase?

During head formation (roughly mid-season to the last 3–4 weeks), keep the root zone evenly moist but not waterlogged—aim for about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week, adjusted for rainfall and heat. Water deeply so the soil is moist 6–8 inches down, and avoid letting the surface dry out completely because cabbage leaves can crack and growth slows. Mulch can help stabilize moisture around plants in full sun.

How can I tell when Savoy Ace cabbage is ready to harvest?

Harvest at about 75 days when heads feel firm and reach a usable size, with tightly packed leaves and minimal “give” when you gently squeeze the head. The outer leaves may look slightly thicker or more mature, and the head should hold shape rather than wobble. For best quality, cut heads in the morning before heat softens the leaves, then leave a short stem and any loose outer leaves to protect the head.