Cabbage 'Famosa F1'

Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group)

How to grow Cabbage 'Famosa F1'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Famosa F1 is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. A soil ph of between 6.0 and 7.5 is ideal for Famosa F1 as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Famosa F1 from seed

Start indoors.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.12 inches (8.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.47 inches (1.2 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Famosa F1 about 45 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Famosa F1

As Famosa F1 is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Famosa F1

Mature heads weigh 4-5 pounds.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.