Perk up cole slaw or your favorite stir-fry with this gorgeous, deep-red cabbage. The sweet flavor of cabbage fresh from the garden is much better than store-bought. Solid heads form early on small, compact plants making 'Red Acre' an ideal choice for small gardens. Resistant to splitting and cabbage yellows disease. Heads store exceptionally well in the refrigerator or root cellar.
Days to Maturity: 75–100 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Europe
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial, grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Plant Dimensions: 5"–7" in diameter. 2–4 pounds at maturity
Variety Info: Round, deep red to purple heads
Attributes: Split Resistant, Cabbage Yellows Resistant, Frost Tolerant, Good for Containers
Photos and plant information courtesy of botanicalinterests.com
Perk up cole slaw or your favorite stir-fry with this gorgeous, deep-red cabbage. The sweet flavor of cabbage fresh from the garden is much better than store-bought. Solid heads form early on small, compact plants making 'Red Acre' an ideal choice for small gardens. Resistant to splitting and cabbage yellows disease. Heads store exceptionally well in the refrigerator or root cellar.
Days to Maturity: 75–100 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Europe
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial, grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Plant Dimensions: 5"–7" in diameter. 2–4 pounds at maturity
Variety Info: Round, deep red to purple heads
Attributes: Split Resistant, Cabbage Yellows Resistant, Frost Tolerant, Good for Containers
Photos and plant information courtesy of botanicalinterests.com