Row 7 Seed Company Launches Revolutionary Sugarcone Cabbage

Row 7 Seed Company, renowned for its dedication to flavor and innovation within the seed-to-table movement, has officially introduced Sugarcone cabbage at 325 Whole Foods Market locations across California, the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Texas, including major cities such as Houston, Austin, and Dallas. This exciting new cabbage variety will be available from September through mid-November.

A Culinary Breakthrough

For over a decade, Chef Dan Barber, the founder of Row 7, along with chefs nationwide, have been exploring pointed-head cabbages in their restaurant kitchens. However, this marks the first occasion that home cooks can access these extraordinary vegetables on a broader scale.

“We’ve spent decades prioritizing shipping and storage over flavor when it comes to cabbage,” said Barber. “Sugarcone cabbage brings back what we lost—real cabbage flavor that’s naturally sweet, tender, and designed for taste, not transport.”

A Cabbage Revolution in Your Kitchen

What sets Sugarcone cabbage apart? Its naturally sweet and mild flavor eliminates the typical sulfury bite or bitterness associated with traditional cabbage. With thin, delicate leaves that provide a clean, juicy crunch, this cabbage is remarkably versatile—perfect for slaws, salads, roasting, grilling, quick sautés, braising, or making exceptional sauerkraut and kimchi.

The unique conical shape means these small to medium heads (weighing about 1–2 pounds) reduce waste and leftovers while delivering outstanding flavor and texture.

“The pointed head transforms a simple roast or grill into a centerpiece,” explains Liz Mahler, COO of Row 7. “But more importantly, it cooks faster and delivers the cabbage experience you never knew you were missing.”

Flavor-Driven Breeding

For decades, plant breeders have prioritized durability, shelf life, and transportability—traits that favored dense, round cabbages optimized for mechanized harvesting and shipping.

However, Sugarcone cabbage marks a significant shift towards flavor-focused breeding. Despite its delicacy compared to storage varieties, this trait is what makes it unique and desirable. Chefs, market growers, and gardeners have long valued pointed varieties for their exceptional taste and early-season availability, yet they have rarely been accessible to the average home cook until now.

Row 7 is collaborating with a network of organic farmers who share their commitment to exceptional flavor, beginning from the soil up. Together, they have successfully launched this innovative variety into the market.

Joining a Flavorful Portfolio

Sugarcone Cabbage adds to Row 7’s impressive fall collection alongside organic varieties like Upstate Abundance potatoes, Sweet Garleek, Honeypatch squash, and Koginut squash. These offerings aim to provide home cooks with an array of delicious vegetables that elevate both everyday meals and seasonal dishes.

For more information about Sugarcone cabbage and to locate it near you, visit row7seeds.com.

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