Famosa is a midseason savoy cabbage bred for reliable performance across a wide range of climates, thriving in hardiness zones 1 through 10. This F1 hybrid matures in 81 days and develops compact heads with the characteristic crinkled leaves savoy varieties are known for. Its frost-hardy nature and moderate water needs make it a dependable choice for both spring and fall gardens, while its resistance to Downy Mildew helps protect your crop during humid growing seasons.
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Famosa delivers the crinkled, tender texture savoy lovers crave in a compact plant that fits comfortably in smaller garden spaces. At 81 days to maturity, it bridges the gap between quick-harvest greens and slow-maturing late-season types, giving gardeners real flexibility in planting windows. The variety's proven Downy Mildew resistance is particularly valuable during wet springs or in regions where fungal pressure runs high, while its frost-hardiness means you can push harvests well into autumn without the heads splitting or quality declining.
As a savoy cabbage, Famosa shines in raw preparations where its tender, crinkled leaves add texture and visual appeal to slaws and salads. It also braises beautifully, becoming meltingly soft when braised with butter or cream, and holds up well in soups and stews where its delicate structure doesn't turn mushy like smooth-leafed varieties sometimes do. The compact head size makes it well-suited to smaller households or kitchens where a full-sized green cabbage might linger too long in storage.
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Sow seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your transplant date, planting 2 seeds per cell in 50- or 72-cell plug flats or 3 to 4 seeds per inch in 20-row flats at a depth of 1/4 inch. Keep soil temperature above 75°F (24°C) until germination, then drop air temperature to around 60°F (16°C) to grow stocky, vigorous seedlings. Seedlings will be ready to transplant outdoors in 4 to 6 weeks.
Harden off seedlings gradually over 7 to 10 days before moving them outside. Transplant into the garden 4 to 6 weeks after sowing seeds, spacing plants 12 to 18 inches apart in rows 18 to 36 inches apart. Soil should be cool but established; early spring or mid-summer plantings work best for Famosa.
Harvest when heads feel firm to the touch and are still actively growing and green; young, tender heads store and taste best. Cut the entire head at the base with a sharp knife, leaving the outer wrapper leaves intact to protect the head during storage and handling.
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