Caraflex Cabbage, F1, Organic
Best organic seeds for reliable, high quality home garden harvests.
Caraflex Cabbage by High Mowing Organic Seeds is a green sweetheart variety prized for its unusual cone-shaped heads and thin, sweet leaves. It's delicious eaten raw or in stir-fries, slaws, or egg rolls. This hybrid variety offers extremely uniform heads with good wrapper leaves for insect and sun protection, making it ideal for fresh markets and storing up to 10 weeks. It produces 1.5-2 lb heads and matures in approximately 68 days from transplants. This organic seed is a great choice for gardeners seeking a reliable and flavorful cabbage.
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Price vs Category Average
-62%
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Plant Type
Vegetable
/ Vegetable
Who it's for
- Gardeners committed to sustainable practices and chemical-free food production.
- Home gardeners seeking consistent yields and robust plants with less fuss.
- Cooks and gardeners who appreciate gourmet flavor and versatile, manageable cabbage heads.
Who should skip it
- Experienced gardeners who prioritize seed saving for self-sufficiency and genetic preservation.
- Thrifty gardeners or those managing a strict budget for their annual planting.
- Gardeners aiming for maximum yield or large heads for fermenting and storage.
Performance breakdown
Culinary Versatility
Thin, sweet leaves excel in everything from slaws to stir-fries.
Harvest Uniformity
Hybrid breeding ensures consistent head size and predictable maturity timelines.
Storage Longevity
Maintains crisp texture for up to ten weeks after harvest.
Pest Resilience
Protective wrapper leaves provide a reliable barrier against common garden insects.
Growth Efficiency
Rapid 68-day maturity window allows for multiple successions per season.
Organic Integrity
Certified organic seeds ensure clean, high-quality starts for home gardens.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Vegetable
Seed Type
Loose Seeds
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun (implied by cabbage growing needs)
Days to Maturity
68 days
Planting Season
Spring, Summer
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not specified
Mature Height
Not specified
Mature Spread
Not specified
Features
- Cone-shaped heads with thin, sweet leaves
- Excellent for raw consumption, stir-fries, slaws, and egg rolls
- Uniform heads with protective wrapper leaves
- Stores well for up to 10 weeks
- Hybrid variety for reliable growth
- Organic seeds for healthy cultivation
What customers say
Gardeners consistently praise these organic cabbage seeds for their exceptional reliability and the superior quality of the resulting harvest. Users frequently highlight the impressive germination rates and the vigorous, healthy growth of the plants. The ease of cultivation is a recurring theme, leading to abundant yields of crisp, flavorful cabbage heads. Many appreciate the consistent performance and the assurance of an organic product, making it a trusted choice for home gardens seeking dependable, high quality produce.
Know before you buy
Caraflex is a 'sweetheart' type cabbage, distinguished by its unique cone-shaped heads and thinner, sweeter leaves. These characteristics make it particularly well-suited for raw applications like slaws or salads, as well as quick stir-fries.
This variety matures in approximately 68 days when grown from transplants. It is a reliable hybrid, which helps ensure consistent growth and uniform head development.
At maturity, Caraflex cabbage produces compact, uniform heads weighing between 1.5 and 2 pounds. This size is ideal for home kitchens and fresh market sales.
Caraflex cabbage has excellent storage capabilities for a fresh-market variety, remaining in good condition for up to 10 weeks when stored properly.
While no plant is immune to pests, Caraflex features protective wrapper leaves that provide a natural barrier against insects and sun damage, helping to keep the inner leaves clean and intact.
Yes, these are certified organic seeds. They are produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, making them a great choice for organic growing practices.
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