Cabbage Red Acre Seeds – Heirloom Compact Dark Red Standard
- Ontario Grown
$1.95
SKU: GS-7489-CAB-50+
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- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Cabbage Red Acre (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is a highly popular, compact heirloom variety celebrated for its rich, reddish-purple heads and excellent storage capability. Producing solid, round heads weighing 3 to 4 pounds, it features tightly wrapped, deep violet-red leaves with a crisp texture and a sweet, mild flavor. Remarkably disease-resistant and slow to bolt, Red Acre's compact footprint makes it an exceptional choice for home garden plots, container plantings, fresh autumn slaws, pickling, and colorful garden displays.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Cabbage Red Acre (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Cool-Season Leafy Vegetable (Annual)
- Color: Vibrant magenta-purple outer foliage wrapping a dense, dark reddish-purple interior
- Plant Characteristics: Compact upright habit (18–24 inches wide), solid round heads (3–4 lbs), tight leaf wrapper, crisp texture, sweet mild flavor
- Suitable Space: Small garden beds, raised plots, intensive succession rows, patio containers
- Season: Cool Season (Spring & Autumn)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors early to mid-March for spring planting (transplant outdoors mid-to-late April); or direct sow outdoors late May to June for a late autumn storage harvest.
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Watering Needs: Moderate (requires consistent, even moisture for steady head development)
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