Durham Early Pointed Cabbage Vegetable Seeds

Durham Early is a trusted Unwins cabbage variety that has earned its place in kitchen gardens, allotments, and raised beds across the country. It produces firm, pointed cabbage hearts with a classic early-season shape – the kind that delivers genuine satisfaction at harvest time. Sowing takes place between July and September, making it well suited to overwintering crops that come into their own when spring arrives. The harvest window runs from April through to May, providing fresh, homegrown cabbage precisely when the season calls for it. For gardeners who want dependable early cabbage results without guesswork, this variety offers a clear sowing and harvesting schedule that supports straightforward seasonal planning. Whether you are working a vegetable patch, a raised bed, or a full allotment plot, the growth habit and timing of this variety fit naturally into a productive growing calendar. The pointed hearts are versatile in the kitchen – equally at home shredded into salads, steamed as a side, or roasted alongside other seasonal produce. If early fresh cabbages are a priority in your growing year, this reliable home-growing variety gives you the structure and performance to achieve consistent results season after season.

• Sow July–September for productive overwintering crops
• Harvest April–May for firm, pointed early-season hearts
• Trusted Unwins variety for dependable home growing
• Suits allotments, raised beds, and kitchen gardens
• Versatile harvest – ideal for salads, steaming, and roasting

What sets this variety apart is its straightforward growing cycle and the quality of the hearts it reliably produces. The pointed shape is a traditional early-season form that many experienced gardeners actively seek out, and the April to May harvest period fills a valuable gap before summer crops come through. Clear guidance on sowing and harvesting makes it accessible for those newer to vegetable growing, while the consistent performance keeps seasoned growers returning to it year after year. For anyone looking to extend their homegrown produce into the earlier months of the year, this is a well-regarded, productive choice that earns its space in any serious vegetable garden.