Cabbage Red Acre Vegetable Seeds

CABBAGE ‘Red Acre’ Vegetable Seeds

Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea Capitata Group

• Early maturing red cabbage producing compact, dense, round heads.
• Deep purple colour with sweet flavour, ideal for fresh eating and cooking.
• Uniform head size (900 g – 1.8 kg), suited to home gardens and market production.
• Excellent for salads, coleslaw, and adding colour to vegetable dishes.
• Holds well in the field with good resistance to splitting.
• Reliable performer in cool-season growing conditions.

Product Description

Red Acre is a popular early red cabbage valued for its compact size, strong colour, and consistent performance. It produces firm, round heads with vibrant purple leaves and a mild, sweet flavour.

This variety is well suited to growers looking to add colour and diversity to their cabbage production. Its relatively quick maturity and uniform head size make it ideal for home gardens, market stalls, and mixed vegetable plantings.

Compared to larger storage types, Red Acre offers faster harvests and a more manageable head size, making it a practical choice for fresh consumption and smaller growing spaces.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Annual cool-season vegetable
• Plant Height: Approx. 40 cm
• Head Size: 900 g – 1.8 kg
• Maturity: ~60–70 days

Sowing Information

• Sow When:
  • QLD & Northern NSW (Subtropical): March – July
  • NSW, VIC, SA (Temperate): August – March
  • TAS & Cool Regions: Spring – Summer
  • Tropical: Late autumn – winter
• Germination: 5–10 days
• Depth: 1 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Sowing Method: Sow in trays or seedbeds, then transplant
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil (pH 6–6.5)
• Spacing: 35 cm between plants, rows 60–70 cm apart

Growing Tips

• Best grown in cooler seasons for optimal colour and head formation.
• Maintain consistent moisture to support steady growth and prevent splitting.
• Feed well, as cabbages are heavy feeders and benefit from fertile soil.
• Harvest promptly once heads are firm to maintain quality.

Harvest

Harvest in approximately 60–70 days when heads are firm and fully developed.

Best Uses

• Fresh salads and coleslaw
• Adding colour to vegetable dishes
• Home gardens and market production
• Mixed vegetable planting for diversity