Baby Green Rapidion Cabbage - 10 Seeds

Baby Green Rapidion Cabbage is a miniature, fast-growing cabbage variety with compact, round heads and smooth, tender green leaves. Ideal for small spaces, containers, and quick succession planting. It has a mild, sweet taste, making it excellent for fresh salads, light stir-fries, or quick pickling. The heads are typically ready to harvest early, often within 45–60 days.

Sowing & Growing Instructions

Sowing Time

Spring to early summer

In mild climates, you can sow again in late summer to autumn for a fall crop

Sowing Method

Best started in modules or trays, then transplanted

Can also be direct sown in prepared beds

Spacing & Depth

Sow depth: 0.5–1 cm

Transplant spacing: 25–30 cm apart in rows 30–40 cm apart

Perfect for tight gardens or raised beds

Sunlight

Full sun is ideal (at least 6 hrs/day)

Will tolerate light partial shade

Soil

Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost

pH around 6.5–7.0 is best

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, especially as heads start to form

Avoid overhead watering to prevent disease

Feeding

Apply a balanced organic fertiliser before planting

Feed once or twice mid-season to encourage compact head growth

Germination

5–10 days at 18–24°C

Harvesting

Harvest when heads feel firm and dense, usually at 10–15 cm in diameter

Cut at the base with a sharp knife

Can be picked early for baby greens or left slightly longer for firmer heads

Common Pests & Problems

Cabbage White Butterfly (Caterpillars)

Symptoms: Chewed holes in leaves, green droppings

Control: Use mesh netting; inspect and remove caterpillars by hand

Aphids

Symptoms: Curling/distorted leaves, sticky honeydew

Control: Blast with water, neem oil, or soapy spray

Slugs & Snails

Symptoms: Irregular holes, especially on young seedlings

Control: Slug traps, copper tape, or hand-picking at dusk

Downy Mildew / Fungal Leaf Spot

Symptoms: Yellow/brown spots on leaves, fuzzy underside

Prevention: Ensure good spacing, water at base, rotate crops

Clubroot

Symptoms: Wilting, swollen roots, stunted growth

Prevention: Practice crop rotation; raise soil pH with lime if needed