Those wishing to growPerfectionDrumheadsavoy in the spring will need to start the seeds indoors, about six weeks before the average last frost date in the garden. A fall planting can be direct sown; however, most choose to start the seeds indoors in midsummer. Cabbage – PerfectionDrumheadSavoy – Brassica oleracea. Soil and Water: Cabbage prefers rich, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5. Water heavily from planting to head formation, then water moderately to prevent splitting. Planting and Growing: Start indoors 8 weeks before last frost, or... Cabbage: PerfectionDrumheadSavoy image. Robust variety with excellent storage potential. This large, drumhead type has finely crinkled, savoyed leaves that are mild and sweet in flavor. Plants are short-stemmed and compact. PerfectionDrumheadSavoy Cabbage. Photos.Other Savoy cabbage plantings at the same latitude. Brassica oleracea var. capitata - PerfectionDrumheadSavoy Cabbage Seeds Heirloom NON-GMO, Delicious, Healthy, 95 days from transplant.Grows exceptionally well in cool northern areas. Plant Spacing: 24" Apart. Sun Requirement: Full Sun/Partial Shade. Savoy Cabbage, PerfectionDrumhead is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.Over 850 varieties of Heirloom Seeds. Free Shipping on Qualifying orders of $20 or more. Planting guides to help you grow a successful garden. The PerfectionSavoy Cabbage originated in France, and produces a large, coarsely crumpled head on a 6-8” stem.The PerfectionSavoy Cabbage needs to grow in fertile soil, rich in organic matter. Amend with compost if the soil is not fertile. SavoyDrumheadPerfection is a magnificent old variety introduced before 1885. The exotic crumpling of the leaves on the deep green, 8-10 lb. round heads makes this a visually attractive plant. It possesses a distinctly delicate flavor and texture, and could stand to be more widely grown. Heirloom varieties of Savoy are a bit hard to locate, but January King and PerfectionDrumhead are in the American seed trade. 'PerfectionDrumheadSavoy' Cabbage. Sub-CategoryLarge, savoyed, "drumhead" type heirloom. Compact short-stemmed plants produce heads with crinkled leaves. Days To Maturity