Cabbage 'Tendersweet'

Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group)

How to grow Cabbage 'Tendersweet'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

Growing Tendersweet from seed

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 Tendersweet about 45 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Tendersweet

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Tendersweet is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Tendersweet