Tropicana Cabbage Seeds – Heat-Tolerant Green Heading Cabbage

Grow crisp, tender cabbage for fresh salads, slaws, and stir-fries with Tropicana. This heat-tolerant heading cabbage produces rounded, light-green heads and is suited to warm and subtropical growing conditions.

Bring a freshly harvested head from the garden to the kitchen for crunchy shredded salads or a quick skillet side dish. Its tender leaves offer versatility for everyday cooking.

Variety highlights

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

Starting and transplanting

Start seeds in flats or small pots using a well-drained seed-starting mix. Keep the mix evenly moist and provide good light as seedlings develop. Gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions before transplanting.

• Choose a sunny site with fertile, well-drained soil.
• Space transplants approximately 15 inches apart.
• Set seedlings slightly deeper than they grew in their starting containers, keeping the growing point above the soil.
• Incorporate compost before planting and use soil-test results to guide lime and fertilizer applications.

Growing and harvest care

Maintain even moisture to support steady growth and head development. Mulch around established plants to help retain moisture, especially in sandy soils. Heat tolerance does not eliminate stress from extreme temperatures; choose a planting season suited to your local climate.

Harvest when heads are firm and well formed. Cut at the base with a clean knife and refrigerate promptly for best quality.

Choose your seed quantity

Available options: 30, 100, 500, or 2,000 seeds. Select your preferred packet or bulk quantity before adding to your cart. This listing is for planting seeds, not live plants or harvested cabbage.