CABBAGE ‘Red Acre’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea Capitata Group
‘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.
Growing Instructions
Plant Type: Annual cool season crop; frost hardy
Plant Height: 40 cm
Sow When:
- Temperate/Subtropical: September – March
- Tropical: Late autumn to early winter
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
Spacing: 35 cm between plants
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 fertilizer when plants are half grown
Harvest: 63 days; begin harvest as soon as heads feel solid
