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🥬 Oxeheart Cabbage 'Caraflex F1'
🥬 Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) 'Caraflex F1'
🥬 Type: Hardy Annual (Hybrid Cabbage)

Cabbage 'Caraflex F1' is a distinctive pointed or “oxheart”-shaped variety, bred for early production and sweet, tender leaves. This compact F1 hybrid is ideal for tight garden spaces, yet produces reliable, uniform heads with a crunchy texture and mild flavour that’s perfect for salads, slaws, steaming, or stir-fries. Its quick growth and attractive form make it popular with both home gardeners and market growers.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy annual (F1 hybrid)
Height: 25–35 cm
Spread: 30–40 cm
Harvest: June – August (approx. 65–75 days from transplanting)
Position: Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow: February – May (indoors or under cover)
Germination: 7–14 days at 12–20°C
Tip: Start in modules for best root development
Transplant: Harden off and plant out when 4–6 leaves have formed
Spacing: 30–40 cm apart
Care: Water regularly; protect from slugs and cabbage pests; netting may be needed for butterflies and birds

Why You’ll Love It

Unique pointed “oxheart” shape
Early maturing and very uniform
Sweet, crisp leaves – great raw or cooked
Compact and space-saving

Top Tip
Harvest when heads feel firm and well-formed — don't wait too long, as overripe heads may split, especially in wet weather.

Perfect For

Spring and early summer harvests
Small gardens and raised beds
Fresh salads and coleslaw
Attractive market or display crops

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