Zorzi Cabbage Cavolo Cappuccio Cuor di Bue Grosso Seeds

Zorzi Cabbage – Brassica oleracea L. – Cavolo Cappuccio Cuor di Bue Grosso Seeds are premium Italian vegetable seeds for growing a traditional large-hearted pointed cabbage variety. Known for its elongated, conical head and tender, tightly packed leaves, Cuor di Bue Grosso offers a delicate flavour and crisp texture. Highly versatile in the kitchen, it is ideal both raw and cooked and well suited to home gardens seeking reliable yields and authentic Italian produce.

Botanical name: Brassica oleracea L.
Variety: Cavolo Cappuccio Cuor di Bue Grosso
Seed type: Vegetable seeds
Plant type: Biennial (grown as annual)
Head characteristics: Large, pointed heart, compact leaves
Flavour profile: Mild, delicate, slightly sweet
Origin: Italy
Ideal for: Home gardens, vegetable patches, cool-season cultivation
Uses: Fresh salads, sautéing, soups, stuffing, traditional Italian dishes
Growing conditions: Full sun to partial shade, fertile well-drained soil
Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

Medium-early variety, producing a large elongated conical head.
Recommended distance: cm 60x50.
When: Spring to early Summer in most parts of Australia.
Sow depth: 1 cm.

Recommended sowing months

Greenhouse/Indoor: August to December
Veggie patch/Outdoor: January to March
Transplanting: December/January
Harvesting: April/May