Greenboy Cabbage is a fast-maturing green cabbage that reaches harvest in just 80-85 days from transplant, making it one of the quickest varieties to bring to your table. This Brassica oleracea cultivar thrives in full sun and consistently moist soil, producing compact heads that pack significant nutritional value. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidant phytonutrients, it's a powerhouse defender against oxidative stress, and its low fat content per serving makes it one of the leanest vegetables you can grow.
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Early cabbage varieties mature fast and can burst quickly once ready, which means Greenboy demands prompt harvesting to avoid splitting. The source catalog notes this variety's rapid maturation as both its greatest strength and its defining quirk: you'll need to monitor heads closely once they firm up, but the reward is tender cabbage at peak quality. With just 80-85 days to harvest, gardeners in most climates can sow in spring and have dinner-ready heads before summer heat arrives.
Greenboy works beautifully in any preparation that celebrates fresh, tender cabbage. The rapid maturation means you're harvesting heads at their most delicate, making this variety particularly suited to slaws, stir-fries, and salads where crispness and mild flavor shine. It's also excellent for quick pickles and ferments, where the tender texture absorbs flavors readily.
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Start seeds indoors 25-35 days before your transplant date to achieve the 80-85 day maturity window from transplanting. Sow at the depth specified for cabbage seeds and maintain steady moisture until germination.
Transplant hardened-off seedlings outdoors after the last spring frost when soil has warmed. Space plants 4 inches apart with 2 inches between rows in full sun.
Direct sow from March through June. Note that direct-seeded plants will require an additional 25-35 days beyond the stated maturity window, pushing harvest to 105-120 days.
Harvest when heads feel firm and before they reach over-maturity, which typically occurs around 80-85 days from transplanting. Cut heads from the stem and include 2-3 outer wrapper leaves to protect against bruising, then remove any yellowing leaves. Early cabbage types burst quickly once mature, so check heads every few days during the harvest window. You can attempt a second harvest by leaving the roots and outer leaves in the ground after removing the primary head; this may encourage side shoots to develop.
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