Tundra Cabbage stands as an impressive F1 hybrid built for endurance, requiring 180 to 220 days to reach full maturity in the garden. This Brassica oleracea variety thrives in full sun conditions with high water requirements and prefers soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5. With its built-in resistance to Downy Mildew and compact bush growth habit, Tundra Cabbage rewards patient gardeners with dense, nutritious heads that embody cabbage's reputation as one of the lowest-fat vegetables packed with vitamin C and cancer-fighting antioxidants.
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What sets Tundra Cabbage apart is its remarkable growing timeline, taking up to 220 days to develop into fully mature heads that justify the wait with superior nutrition and storage potential. This F1 hybrid brings disease resistance against Downy Mildew right into its genetics, offering gardeners peace of mind during the long growing season. The variety's bush habit makes efficient use of garden space with tight 4-inch plant spacing and 2-inch row spacing, while its high water needs support the slow, steady development of dense, flavorful heads.
Tundra Cabbage serves as a versatile kitchen staple perfect for fresh preparations, fermentation, and long-term storage cooking. The dense heads work beautifully in coleslaw, sauerkraut, and stir-fries, while the variety's excellent keeping qualities make it ideal for winter storage and hearty cold-weather dishes. Its high vitamin C content and antioxidant properties make it particularly valuable for health-conscious cooks seeking nutrient-dense vegetables.
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Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your anticipated transplant date, giving this slow-maturing variety the head start it needs for the long growing season ahead.
Transplant seedlings after working 1/4 to 1/2 cup of complete fertilizer around each planting hole, spacing plants 4 inches apart with 2 inches between rows for optimal growth.
Direct sow from March through June, though transplanting is generally preferred for this long-season variety to ensure strong establishment.
Harvest Tundra Cabbage when heads feel solid and dense, cutting from the stem while including 2 to 3 wrapper leaves to protect against bruising but removing any yellowing outer leaves. Watch for signs of over-maturity as heads can split when exposed to moisture fluctuations, and harvest promptly once heads reach full size. After cutting the main head, leave the outer leaves and roots in place for a potential second smaller harvest from the remaining plant.
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