Red Acre Cabbage Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Start your Red Acre seeds inside 8-12 weeks before the last spring frost, planting them in rich soil 1/2 inch deep and 2 inches apart. Because the first crop of cabbage should mature before the heat of summer, plant your seedlings about 4 weeks before the last expected frost; set them 12-18" apart in rows 3-4' apart, burying the stems about halfway up. For a fall crop, direct sow or transplant seedlings in midsummer. For companion planting benefits, plant purple cabbage seeds with aromatic herbs or potatoes; avoid planting them with tomatoes or pole beans. Herbs such as thyme, peppermint, sage, and rosemary will repel the destructive white cabbage moth.
Growing: If hard frosts come, cover the young plants. Mulch around them to regulate soil temperature, and keep the soil moisture even to prevent the cabbages from splitting.
Harvesting: Harvest the cabbages as soon as feel firm and reach a good size. Small Red Acre cabbages stay very tender even when stored for winter use.
Seed Saving: Late in the fall, mulch at least six different cabbage plants to ensure genetic diversity. If the climate is cold, digging up the entire plant and storing it over the winter will be necessary - keep it in moist sand at a temperature of about 40 degrees F. Replant 4-6 weeks before the last spring frost. If the heads are still firm, cut a deep X in the top to provide an easier exit for the stem. The stem will grow about 4-5' tall, with many four petaled yellow flowers. Allow the flowers to mature; when the seed pods form, pick them and allow them to dry. Remove them from the pods and store them in a dry, cool place for up to five years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Brassica oleracea
Type: Open Pollinated, Cool Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 7,000
Planting Method: From Transplant
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Purple
good quality
High germination rate, good growth & fast shipping. Will definitely order again.
Red Acre Cabbage Seeds
Seeds arrived quickly. Started seeds indoors shortly after arriving, with good success. Plants are up and doing well and will be planted in the garden this week. Very happy with purchase and service.
Seeds
I really love the resealing bags. I planted my seeds only a few days ago. Already I have seedlings sprouting. Not long til I can place them in my hydroponics.
Grows well!
Red acre microcabbage is my second favorite microgreen! They grow well and there's just a sense of satisfaction watching them grow everyday. They have a sweet fresh scent too. They are great in sandwiches and salad!
I recommend these seeds - success rate of growing is 100%! I'm very happy. Thank you!
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Start your Red Acre seeds inside 8-12 weeks before the last spring frost, planting them in rich soil 1/2 inch deep and 2 inches apart. Because the first crop of cabbage should mature before the heat of summer, plant your seedlings about 4 weeks before the last expected frost; set them 12-18" apart in rows 3-4' apart, burying the stems about halfway up. For a fall crop, direct sow or transplant seedlings in midsummer. For companion planting benefits, plant purple cabbage seeds with aromatic herbs or potatoes; avoid planting them with tomatoes or pole beans. Herbs such as thyme, peppermint, sage, and rosemary will repel the destructive white cabbage moth.
Growing: If hard frosts come, cover the young plants. Mulch around them to regulate soil temperature, and keep the soil moisture even to prevent the cabbages from splitting.
Harvesting: Harvest the cabbages as soon as feel firm and reach a good size. Small Red Acre cabbages stay very tender even when stored for winter use.
Seed Saving: Late in the fall, mulch at least six different cabbage plants to ensure genetic diversity. If the climate is cold, digging up the entire plant and storing it over the winter will be necessary - keep it in moist sand at a temperature of about 40 degrees F. Replant 4-6 weeks before the last spring frost. If the heads are still firm, cut a deep X in the top to provide an easier exit for the stem. The stem will grow about 4-5' tall, with many four petaled yellow flowers. Allow the flowers to mature; when the seed pods form, pick them and allow them to dry. Remove them from the pods and store them in a dry, cool place for up to five years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Brassica oleracea
Type: Open Pollinated, Cool Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 7,000
Planting Method: From Transplant
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Purple
Reviews
Review
good quality
High germination rate, good growth & fast shipping. Will definitely order again.
Review
Red Acre Cabbage Seeds
Seeds arrived quickly. Started seeds indoors shortly after arriving, with good success. Plants are up and doing well and will be planted in the garden this week. Very happy with purchase and service.
Review
Seeds
I really love the resealing bags. I planted my seeds only a few days ago. Already I have seedlings sprouting. Not long til I can place them in my hydroponics.
Review
Grows well!
Red acre microcabbage is my second favorite microgreen! They grow well and there's just a sense of satisfaction watching them grow everyday. They have a sweet fresh scent too. They are great in sandwiches and salad!
I recommend these seeds - success rate of growing is 100%! I'm very happy. Thank you!