Tropicana Cabbage Seeds - Heat-Tolerant Green Heads

Grow Tropicana cabbage for rounded, light-green heads with crisp, tender leaves. This heat-tolerant heading variety is suited to warm and subtropical growing conditions, with planting timed to your local season. Shred a freshly harvested head into slaw, add sliced leaves to a quick stir-fry, or simmer them in a comforting soup.

Choose your seed quantity

Select 30, 100, 500, or 2,000 seeds from the available packet and bulk options. This listing is for seeds to plant, not live plants or harvested cabbage.

Variety details

• Variety: Tropicana
• Crop: Green heading cabbage
• Head shape: Rounded
• Head color: Light green
• Typical head weight: Approximately 1–1.5 kg (2.2–3.3 lb) under favorable conditions
• Approximate maturity: 80–100 days after transplanting, depending on conditions
• Climate: Heat-tolerant; suitable for subtropical growing conditions
• Light: Full sun

Heat tolerance does not mean immunity to extreme heat, drought, or bolting. Head size, quality, and harvest timing depend on weather, spacing, soil fertility, and care.

When to plant

Choose a planting window that allows steady growth and head development without prolonged extreme temperatures. In warm climates, a locally recommended cooler-season planting window may give better results than the hottest part of summer. Use your area's vegetable planting calendar to plan seed starting and transplanting.

Starting from seed

1. Fill clean flats or individual modules with moist, well-drained seed-starting mix.
2. Sow approximately 1/4 inch deep and water gently.
3. Maintain even moisture without saturating the mix.
4. Provide bright light after seedlings emerge and thin crowded seedlings.
5. Gradually acclimate plants to outdoor light, wind, and temperatures before transplanting.

Transplanting

Choose a sunny site with fertile, well-drained soil. Incorporate compost where needed, and use soil-test results to guide lime and fertilizer applications.

Space transplants approximately 15 inches apart, leaving enough room between rows for airflow and access. Set plants securely with their growing points above soil level. Water thoroughly after planting and monitor moisture closely while roots establish.

Growing care

• Maintain consistent moisture, especially as heads develop.
• Mulch around established plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch away from stems.
• Feed as needed according to soil conditions and the label directions on a fertilizer suitable for vegetables.
• Inspect regularly for caterpillars, aphids, slugs, and other pests.
• Use a suitable insect barrier when needed, securing edges and allowing room for growth.

Avoid repeated drying followed by heavy watering. Sudden moisture changes and delayed harvest can contribute to split heads.

Harvesting

Harvest when heads feel firm and well formed, rather than relying only on a calendar date. Cut at the base with a clean knife and remove damaged outer leaves. Harvest promptly once heads are ready.

Kitchen use and storage

Wash before preparing. Use raw in slaw and salads, or cook in stir-fries, braised dishes, soups, and stews. Refrigerate harvested heads promptly and use while leaves remain crisp and fresh.

Seed storage

Keep unused seed sealed in a cool, dry, dark place away from moisture and temperature extremes. Seeds supplied are intended for planting, not direct consumption.