Territorial Seed Company Alcosa Cabbage
Best compact cabbage for gardeners with limited space.
This savoy variety is the ultimate space-saver for small-plot gardeners who don't want to wait all season for a harvest. You sacrifice the massive, heavy heads of traditional cabbage, but you gain a reliable, disease-resistant crop that matures in just over two months.
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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
Container Friendly
False
Attracts Pollinators
False
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