{"product_id":"cabbage-filderkraut","title":"Cabbage Seeds, Filderkraut","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e). Far out and straight from the old country—this is the cabbage that built a reputation across generations. Filderkraut comes from Germany’s Filder plateau near Stuttgart, where since the 1700s farmers selected these towering, cone-shaped heads for unmatched sweetness and kraut-making perfection. Unlike common round types, it grows tall and pointed, packing layers of tender, juicy leaves that practically melt when cut or fermented. In southern German villages, each town once guarded its own strain, and harvest season still lives on in Filderkraut festivals where kraut is treated like an art. Shredded, it releases abundant natural sugars and juices, creating a sauerkraut that is rich, complex, and widely considered the finest in the world—sweet, never harsh, and full of old-world depth. Fresh, it’s just as impressive—crisp yet silky, mild yet deeply flavorful. Once nearly lost due to its unusual shape, it now stands preserved in Slow Food’s Ark of Taste. Under good growing conditions, heads reach 10–20 pounds, making this a true giant of both flavor and heritage. If you grow one cabbage, make it this one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511815340318,"sku":"CB126","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/cabbage_filderkraut.jpg?v=1782405877","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.sbs\/products\/cabbage-filderkraut","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}