Cabbage 'Red Acre'
Cabbage 'Red Acre' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Red Acre' is an early, ball head variety 25 - 35 cm in diameter, weight 900 g - 1.8 kg. The heads are dense, deep purple with a sweet flavour. Eaten raw or cooked, it is an excellent source of Vitamin C. Try to use most of the outer leaves as the darkest leaves contain the most nutrients. It is easy to grow and does well on most soils. Resistant to splitting and holds well. Days to harvest: 76.
Product: Cabbage 'Red Acre'
Product type: SEED (150)
Botanical name: Brassica oleracea Capitata Group
Red Acre' is an early, ball head variety 25-35cm in dia., weight 900g-1.8kg. The heads are dense, deep purple with a sweet flavour. Eaten raw or cooked, it is an excellent source of Vit. C. Try to use most of the outer leaves as the darkest leaves contain the most nutrients. It is easy to grow and does well on most soils. Resistant to splitting and holds well.
Plant type: Annual cool season crop; frost hardy
Plant height: 40 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 10 - 25°C
Temperate: September - March
Subtropical: Late autumn to early winter
Tropical: April - August
Germination: 7 - 12 days
Depth: 10 mm deep
Position: Full Sun
Sow where: Sow into seed tray or seedbed
Soil type: Fertile, well drained, pH 6 - 6.5; heavy feeder, add compost
Rows: 60 - 70 cm apart
Details: Transplant seedlings by first removing the seed leaves and planting deeper, up to the 1st set of true leaves; keep soil moist; add organic fertiliser when plants are half grown
Harvest: 76 days: begin harvest as soon as heads feel solid
150 seeds per packet
Brassica oleracea Capitata Group
Annual cool season crop; frost hardy
Cabbage 'Red Acre'
Red Acre' is an early, ball head variety 25 - 35 cm in diameter, weight 900 g - 1.8 kg. The heads are dense, deep purple with a sweet flavour. Eaten raw or cooked, it is an excellent source of Vitamin C. Try to use most of the outer leaves as the darkest leaves contain the most nutrients. It is easy to grow and does well on most soils. Resistant to splitting and holds well. Days to harvest: 76.