Primero Cabbage is an F1 hybrid that delivers speed and reliability for gardeners who can't wait for harvest. Maturing in just 72 days from transplant, this compact variety produces tight heads in a remarkably short window, making it especially valuable for gardeners working with short growing seasons or those planning succession plantings. The hybrid vigor ensures consistent performance, while its compact growth habit means it won't sprawl across your bed, fitting neatly into tight spaces. As a member of the Brassicaceae family, it carries the nutritional powerhouse status of all cabbages, delivering exceptional vitamin C and antioxidant phytonutrients that make it as rewarding nutritionally as it is culinarily.
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Seventy-two days from transplant to harvest puts Primero among the fastest cabbages available, allowing you to cycle through multiple plantings in a single season or squeeze a full crop into a short growing window. The compact growth habit and tight spacing requirements (4 inches between plants, 2 inches between rows) mean you can pack substantial yields into small garden footprints. As an F1 hybrid, it delivers the consistency and vigor that home gardeners depend on for reliable, uniform heads.
Primero Cabbage works across the full range of cabbage applications: fresh slaws and salads where its quick maturity means tender, crisp texture, traditional braises and stir-fries, fermented preparations like sauerkraut, and storage for winter use. The rapid maturity makes it especially valuable for preserving, since you can time your harvest to coincide with when you're ready to process larger quantities.
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Sow 2 seeds per cell in 50- or 72-cell plug flats, or 3-4 seeds per inch in 20-row flats at a depth of 1/4 inch. Keep soil temperature above 75 degrees Fahrenheit until germination, then reduce air temperature to around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Seedlings should be ready to transplant in 4 to 6 weeks.
Transplant outdoors 4 to 6 weeks after sowing, spacing plants 4 inches apart in rows 2 inches apart. Hardening off is recommended before moving seedlings to the garden. Early spring is ideal for Primero, as the cool season suits its growth requirements.
Direct sowing is possible from March through June, though it is not recommended for fall plantings. Add 25 to 35 days to the days-to-maturity count when direct seeding rather than transplanting.
Harvest Primero when heads reach full size at around 72 days from transplant. Because this is an early type that matures quickly, heads will burst if left too long, so prompt harvesting is essential. When cutting heads from stems, include 2 or 3 outer wrapper leaves to protect against bruising, but remove any yellowing leaves. Over-mature heads are prone to splitting, especially if exposed to fluctuating moisture, so monitor plants closely once they approach maturity.
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