Cabbage 'Red Acre'
76 days
$3.00
300 seeds
Cabbage 'Red Acre' is an early maturing variety. It produces 3-pound heads on compact plants that are nice for small gardens. It is split-resistant and great for storage. Cabbages are ripe when they are hard, not squeezable.
Red cabbage is full of antioxidants and phytochemicals that have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects. The health benefits of eating red cabbage extend to practically every system of the body.
Heirloom, 20th century.
Sowing Cabbage Seeds
Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Or sow outdoors 2 weeks before the last frost. Sow 1/4" deep. Spacing 16". Full sun.