Cabbage Quick N Tasty

Quick ’n Tasty Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) – 4‑5 Inch Pot
Available in Jupiter, FL. at Urban Abundance.

Fast‑forming, flavorful, and perfect for South Florida’s winter beds—Quick ’n Tasty produces dense round heads in about 55 days, with a short core, mid‑green hue, and resistance to fusarium wilt. This variety, part of the Brassicaceae family, is a cool‑season annual leafy vegetable grown for its head‑forming habit and crisp, sweet texture.

Sunlight Needs: Full sun—ideally 6–8 hours per day to encourage tight head formation and flavorful leaves.
Watering Needs: Moderate. Keep soil steadily moist but not soggy. Even moisture during head development helps avoid splitting and promotes uniform size.
Soil Requirements: Rich, well‑draining soil amended with compost. Slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0‑6.8) works best.
Growth Habit: Produces compact, heavy round heads on a low growing plant. Typically grows 12‑24 inches tall and wide.
Harvest Timing: Ready approximately 55 days after transplant under optimal conditions.
Cold Tolerance: Excellent for South Florida’s cooler season (October through March). Performs best in the dry, mild winter; avoid high heat and humidity for optimal results.
Special Features:

• Resists fusarium wilt and has a short core—makes for better eating and less waste.

• Fast‑maturing—ideal for quick turnaround beds or succession planting.

• Great for salads, slaws, light sautéing, or chopped in hearty meals.

• Consistent uniform heads make it gardener‑and‑consumer favorite.

South Florida Notes: In our region, Quick ’n Tasty is best planted in early fall (October) so it can develop during the drier, cooler period. Provide mulch to keep soil cool and moist, and avoid late spring plantings that face intense heat. Space plants 12‑18 inches apart for air circulation. Watch for aphids, cabbage loopers and armyworms—floating row cover or targeted neem oil early can save the crop.

Next steps after purchase:

• Transplant into full sun in rich, well‑drained soil amended with compost.

• Space plants 12‑18 inches apart.

• Water regularly, keeping the top 1‑2 inches of soil moist during early growth.

• Fertilize every 3‑4 weeks with a balanced vegetable fertilizer.

• Monitor head size and harvest when firm, heavy and tightly wrapped leaves form.

• Remove any yellowing outer leaves and compost leftover cores to build soil health.

This is a cool‑season annual vegetable—meaning it completes its edible growth cycle in one season (here our fall‑to‑spring window) and is treated as an annual for best results in South Florida.