Penca cabbage seedlings

Grow one of the most versatile and productive leafy vegetables with Portuguese Penca Cabbage. This traditional Portuguese cabbage variety is renowned for its large, broad green leaves, vigorous growth, and excellent adaptability to a wide range of climates. Unlike heading cabbages, Penca produces an open leafy structure, allowing farmers and home gardeners to harvest leaves continuously over an extended period.

Portuguese Penca Cabbage is highly valued for its tender texture, mild flavour, and exceptional nutritional benefits. Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as essential minerals and antioxidants, it is a popular choice for soups, stews, stir-fries, and traditional Portuguese dishes.

Key Benefits

✅ Fast-growing and highly productive
✅ Continuous leaf harvesting for extended yields
✅ Excellent tolerance to cool weather conditions
✅ Nutritious, flavourful, and versatile in the kitchen
✅ Suitable for home gardens, market gardens, and commercial farming
✅ Strong, vigorous plants with good field performance

Growing Information

• Plant Type: Leafy Brassica
• Days to Harvest: 60–90 days
• Plant Spacing: 45–60 cm apart
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Water Requirements: Regular watering for optimal growth
• Best Planting Seasons: Autumn, winter, and spring

Whether you are growing for family consumption, local markets, or commercial production, Portuguese Penca Cabbage offers reliable yields, excellent eating quality, and a long harvesting period, making it a valuable addition to any vegetable-growing operation.