Johnny's Selected Seeds Caraflex Cabbage Seed

Caraflex is a pointed, mini-cabbage variety known for its exceptional uniformity and sweet, mild flavor. Its smaller size and tender, crunchy texture make it ideal for fresh applications like salads and slaws, whereas traditional round cabbages are often denser and better suited for long-term storage or heavy cooking.

This variety reaches maturity in approximately 68 days. Because it is a hybrid variety, you can expect consistent growth and harvest timing across your crop.

Yes. In the UK, this variety is frequently harvested early and sold as 'spring greens.' Harvesting them young provides tender, leafy greens that are excellent for quick cooking or fresh eating.

Caraflex cabbages are heavy feeders, meaning they require fertile, nutrient-rich soil to thrive. Aim for a soil pH between 6.5 and 7.5 and ensure you provide consistent irrigation throughout the growing season.

Both methods work well. If starting indoors, sow seeds in plug flats and transplant seedlings outdoors 4–6 weeks later. If direct seeding, sow 3–4 seeds 12 inches apart and thin to one plant per spot once they are established.

For the best results, harvest heads while they are relatively young. Store them in a cool environment at 32°F (0°C) with 95–98% relative humidity and good air circulation, ensuring you only store heads that are free of disease.