Cabbage 'Caramba'

Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group)

How to grow Cabbage 'Caramba'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Caramba is thought of as hardy, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 7.5 as Caramba likes to be in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Caramba from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 3.12 inches (8.0 cm) between Cabbage plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Caramba

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

Harvesting Caramba