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Caribbean Queen Cabbage

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Caribbean Queen Cabbage is a hybrid, tropical-style cabbage with a massive, flattened head. Easier to slice and process. Great for making wraps, slaw, soups, sauerkraut and more! Brassica oleracea var capitata. 80 days to maturity.

100 seeds per packet

Description

Caribbean Queen is a hybrid, tropical-style cabbage that produces massive heads. Tropical cabbages are slightly flattened compared to a traditional round cabbage. This makes them easier to cut and process for making slaw, soups, stir-fries, etc. The flatter leaves also make this variety a great option for wraps. Caribbean Queen produces large cabbage heads that are great consumed raw or cooked. It can also be used for fermenting applications and making some of the best sauerkraut you've had. The leaves are pale green with a nice, crunchy texture.

Cabbage will grow best in areas where weeds are kept to a minimum. Cabbage is moderately frost-tolerant and performs better when planted in cooler weather. Cabbage will tend to bolt in warmer temperatures. Plant cabbage early in spring for a late spring/early summer harvest, or plant in late summer/early fall for a fall harvest. Cabbage are heavy feeders and require a considerable amount of nitrogen for larger heads. For best results, inject or soil drench with a balanced fertilizer at least once every two weeks. If smaller heads are desired, less fertilizer will be adequate.

 

Growing Information

Caribbean Queen may be direct-seeded or transplanted, although we suggest transplanting. Transplanting allows for more consistent plant spacing and prevents seedlings from competing with weeds in the early stages of the plant. We recommend starting transplants 3-4 weeks before the desired outdoor planting date. Carribean Cabbage transplants grow great in our heavy-duty seed starting trays, where they develop a solid root ball with roots that are trained to grow downward. Plants are ready to go in the ground when they can be easily pulled from the cells in the seed starting tray.

Caribbean Queen Cabbage Planting Information

Planting Method: direct seed or transplant

When to Plant: early spring and fall

Planting Depth: 1/4″

Seed Spacing: 12″

Row Spacing: 2-3′

Days to Maturity: 80

Disease Resistance: None

Be sure to check out our Cabbage Growing Guide for more tips & tricks on successfully growing cabbage!