CABBAGE ‘Red Acre’ Vegetable Seeds
‘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.
- Slow bolting variety.
- Compact head weighing approx 1.5 kg.
- Fast and easy to grow variety.
How to Grow Red Acre Cabbage
Row Spacing | 50 - 75 cm apart |
Plant Spacing | 35 - 60 cm |
Sowing Depth | 0.5 cm |
Germination Soil Temperature | 18-24°C |
Germination Days | 7 - 14 days |
Days to Maturity | 100 days. |
Planting Season | Plant in Spring, Summer and Autumn (outside of extreme heat). |
Position | Part or full sun. Keep soil moist and well drained. |
Life Cycle | Hardy Annual |
