Cabbage

Green Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) – 4–5 Inch Pot
Available in Jupiter, FL. at Urban Abundance.

Crisp, crunchy, and full of cool-season charm—Green Cabbage is a garden staple that thrives in South Florida’s fall and winter months. With tight, round heads and mild flavor, it's perfect for slaws, stir-fries, soups, and fermenting into fresh kraut. A proud member of the Brassicaceae family, green cabbage is a cool-season annual leafy vegetable that produces big harvests with the right care.

Grown in a 4–5 inch pot, this cabbage starter is ready for transplant into raised beds, garden rows, or large containers—anywhere it can stretch out and head up.

Sunlight Needs: Full sun—6–8 hours daily supports strong, uniform head development.
Watering Needs: Moderate. Keep soil moist but not soggy, especially as heads begin to form.
Soil Requirements: Rich, well-drained soil with compost added. Optimal pH: 6.2–6.8.
Growth Habit: Forms compact, round heads on a low-growing leafy base. Grows 12–24 inches tall and wide.
Harvest Timing: Ready 70–90 days after transplant, depending on variety and weather. Harvest when the head feels firm and full.
Cold Tolerance: Excellent. This crop shines during South Florida’s October–March growing window.
Special Features:

• Stores well after harvest

• Can be harvested early for smaller, tender heads

• Great raw, cooked, or fermented

• A classic crop for cool-season abundance

South Florida Notes: Cabbage loves our winter months. Use mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, and avoid overhead watering to reduce fungal risk. Space generously for airflow. Watch for cabbage worms—treat with BT spray or neem oil early.

Next steps after purchase:

• Transplant into full sun in fertile, well-draining soil

• Space 12–18 inches apart depending on final head size

• Fertilize every 3–4 weeks with a nitrogen-rich organic blend

• Water consistently—especially in dry weather

• Harvest when heads feel dense and firm at the base

This is a cool-season annual—it will grow, form a head, and complete its life cycle in one season before being replanted the next fall.