No garden is complete without Cabbage. Charleston Wakefield is a wonderful heirloom variety with good old-fashioned taste. Introduced by Peter Henderson, The Charleston Wakefield Cabbage is an heirloom cabbage variety that dates back to the late 19th century. Produces cabbage heads up to 6 lbs. Plant Charleston Wakefield Cabbage seeds in just about any climate in the USA, but as the name suggests, tends to thrive in the southeast. HEIRLOOM. These days it's rare to find this tasty conical cabbage outside of a home garden. Dark green pointed heads with sweet hearts and weighs 3-5 lbs. An old variety developed for Southern growing conditions.