Farao is an exceptionally quick early season F1 hybrid cabbage that delivers tight, compact heads in just 65 days from transplant. This vigorous variety thrives in cooler spring conditions, producing reliable harvests when planted with precise 4-inch spacing in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. As Johnny's describes it simply but enthusiastically as a 'delicious early cabbage,' Farao represents the best of modern hybrid breeding for gardeners seeking dependable spring harvests.
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What sets Farao apart is its remarkable speed and reliability as an early season performer. At just 65 days to harvest, this F1 hybrid fills the gap when fresh vegetables are most precious in late spring and early summer. The variety's compact growth habit makes it ideal for intensive plantings, allowing gardeners to maximize their harvest in small spaces with its tight 4-inch spacing requirement. Johnny's enthusiastic endorsement as simply 'delicious' speaks to both its reliable performance and excellent eating quality.
Farao excels as a fresh eating cabbage, perfect for early season salads, coleslaw, and light cooking applications. Its early harvest timing makes it invaluable for spring dishes when most vegetables are still weeks away from maturity. The compact heads are ideal for small households or frequent harvesting, providing tender, crisp leaves that shine in both raw preparations and quick cooking methods.
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Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the anticipated transplant date, sowing 2 seeds per cell in plug flats or 3-4 seeds per inch in flats, planting 1/4 inch deep. Maintain soil temperature over 75°F until germination, then reduce air temperature to about 60°F to develop sturdy transplants.
Transplant seedlings outdoors 4-6 weeks after sowing, spacing plants 4 inches apart in rows 2 inches apart. Work 1/4 to 1/2 cup of complete fertilizer around each plant at transplanting time.
Direct sowing is not recommended for fall plantings. For spring crops, sow March through June, adding 25-35 days to the 65-day harvest count if direct seeding.
Harvest Farao at 65 days from transplant when heads feel firm and solid. As an early variety, heads mature quickly and can burst if left too long, so harvest promptly when ready. Cut heads from stems, including 2 to 3 wrapper leaves to protect against bruising while removing any yellowing outer leaves. Watch for moisture fluctuations that can cause over-mature heads to split.
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