Discover our Cabbage
We invest in our cabbage breeding program to create a wide assortment of cabbage seeds, for varieties tailored to soils and growing conditions in the UK.
Cabbage seeds for premium varieties
Prepare for the future with our high quality cabbage seeds and expert advice. We invest in research, development, and a comprehensive breeding program, resulting in breakthrough innovations that support the success of the UK vegetable industry. Whether you need frost resistance, longer storage capabilities or better field standability, you will find the variety you need at Rijk Zwaan.
Enjoy the crinkly goodness of Savoy
Impress customers with the beautiful textured Savoy cabbage. With a firm texture, even after cooking, the Savoy cabbage is suitable for both fresh market and processing. Our varieties also perform well in different cycles and weather conditions, making them a safe choice for open-field growers. Featured varieties for pre-packing (Retail)
Experts in storability
Maintain a steady supply of cabbage long past the harvesting season with our long term storage varieties. For many years Rijk Zwaan has set the benchmark for breeding cabbage for storability. Our best varieties combine a late harvest with long storage capabilities. Featured varieties for coleslaw processing
Field standability as the answer
For anyone dealing with exponentially increasing costs for storage, other factors for growing cabbage come into play. Combine this with slower crop development from drought, and you need a cabbage that can stay on the field for a longer period of time. Thankfully our Rijk Zwaan breeding team has the answer to your needs; varieties bred for excellent field standability. 
Retail customers loveSweetheart cabbage
The most marketable cabbage in recent years has to be the sweetheart/pointed cabbage. This upright cabbage allows for high density planting and results in an attractive product. Introduce the exceptionally long field standability and superb uniform shape of our Tourima RZ F1 variety, and you have a winning combination. Resulting in a product that is both safe to grow and easy to sell. Professional seed breeding since 1923
Knowledge
We strive to be the best in creating new varieties with both farm input as well as downstream traits that offer value for our clients
We strive to be the best in developing state of the art services for our clients, supporting them in creating value from our seeds as well as services.
Quality
Through trial stations and information exchange, we are quickly able to identify varieties with potential and to produce seeds thereof. Our seed production and subsequent quality and logistical processes are focussed on delivering high quality seeds, on time, in the right quantity and at the lowest cost possible. We however will never compromise on our quality.
Partnerships
Our personalized client management approach contains state of the art services and solutions for our clients. Above all this approach is deeply rooted in our company culture and is based on key values such as honesty, reliability, respect, excellent business ethics, sustainability, dedication, entrepreneurship.