Type
savoy, heirloom
Cabbage variety
January King Cabbage
A traditional winter cabbage with handsome blue-green and purple tones and semi-savoyed leaves. It is valued for cold hardiness and strong garden character.
Best for
overwintering, cold-climate gardens
About January King
January King is an old winter cabbage type with semi-savoyed leaves often flushed with purple in cold weather. It is grown for cool-season hardiness and good texture after frosty conditions.
Growing January King Cabbage
This variety is best suited to fall planting for late harvest or overwintering in milder climates. Do not expect quick summer performance, and protect heads from standing winter wet where drainage is poor.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all cabbage, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.