Brassica Oleracea "Cabbage Conquistador" 6Pack Seedlings

Common Names: Conquistador Cabbage, Green Head Cabbage

📌 Product Description

Brassica oleracea var. capitata ‘Conquistador’ is a reliable hybrid cabbage variety known for producing firm, dense green heads with excellent uniformity. It is valued for its strong growth, good disease resistance, and adaptability to a range of growing conditions.

The heads are tightly packed with crisp leaves, making them ideal for fresh use, cooking, and storage. This variety is popular among growers for its consistent yields and high-quality produce.

Well suited to South African conditions, Conquistador cabbage performs best in cooler seasons and is ideal for both home gardens and commercial production.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 30 – 50 cm
Spread: 40 – 60 cm
Head Size: Medium to large, firm compact heads
Growth Habit: Compact head-forming vegetable
Growth Rate: Fast to moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Water:

• Keep soil consistently moist
• Do not allow soil to dry out
• Avoid waterlogging

Feeding: Requires regular feeding; apply compost and a nitrogen-rich fertiliser for leafy growth.

Maintenance:

• Keep soil weed-free
• Protect from pests such as aphids and caterpillars
• Mulch to retain moisture

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Autumn and winter
Active Growth: Cooler months
Harvest Time: 10 – 14 weeks after planting
Climate Suitability: Ideal for most South African regions during cooler seasons
Heat Sensitivity: May struggle in hot summer conditions

🌼 Additional Benefits

• High-yielding variety
• Firm, uniform heads
• Good disease resistance
• Suitable for fresh use and cooking
• Reliable crop

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Vegetable gardens
✔ Home food production
✔ Commercial growing
✔ Kitchen gardens
✔ Fresh and cooked dishes