For years now, Taurus has been quietly, and sometimes not so quietly, becoming one of the most in‑demand green cabbages in the South. When I visit growers, walk fields, or talk with dealers, the same message comes up over and over again: “Taurus just performs.” And that, more than anything, explains why demand keeps rising.
Handles the Heat
Growing cabbage in the South isn’t easy. High temperatures and humidity can quickly stress a crop. Taurus was built for these conditions. It holds strong plant vigor and maintains uniform head development even when the heat turns up. While some varieties struggle, Taurus stays consistent.
Strong Black Rot Resistance
Black rot pressure is a reality in the Southeast. Taurus brings strong resistance, helping protect yield and quality when disease pressure rises. That added security gives growers more confidence throughout the season.
Reliable Yields
At the end of the day, growers need tonnage. Taurus produces heavy, dense, uniform heads that consistently fill the bin. That reliability makes harvest planning easier and helps protect margins.
Dual Purpose
One of Taurus’s strongest advantages is its versatility.
For fresh market growers, it offers attractive, round to slightly flat-round heads with excellent density and visual appeal. For processors, uniform sizing and internal quality improve cutting, packing and forecasting efficiency.
Proven Performance Drives Demand
Demand for Taurus continues to grow throughout the Southeast because results speak louder than promotion. Growers who trial it often expand acreage the following season. Dealers continue to recommend it because it performs consistently across regions and management styles.
In our industry, the strongest endorsement is repeat planting. Taurus has earned that trust, not through claims, but through performance in the field.
And when a cabbage variety delivers strength in heat, strong black rot resistance, reliable tonnage, and market versatility, it’s easy to understand why growers keep coming back.
– Laura Piacenti, PD Specialist
