Red Express Cabbage

A fast-growing cabbage (Brassica oleracea) variety that produces dense purple cabbage heads approximately 2-3 pounds in weight - often more. This is our go-to variety for our farm, especially during the late fall and early winter months when everything grows slower. Smaller plants mean they can be planted in a denser fashion, so this is definitely a great variety if you are a gardener working with limited growing area.

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A fast-growing cabbage (Brassica oleracea) variety that produces dense purple cabbage heads approximately 2-3 pounds in weight - often more. This is our go-to variety for our farm, especially during the late fall and early winter months when everything grows slower. Smaller plants mean they can be planted in a denser fashion, so this is definitely a great variety if you are a gardener working with limited growing area.

Common Name:
Red Express Cabbage
Scientific Name:
Brassica oleracea
Description:
A fast growing open-pollinated cabbage that produces tight red heads of crisp flavorful leaves.
Plant Lifespan:
Biennial
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 7b (5 to 10)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Fall-Spring
Seeding Depth:
1/4 in.
Days to Sprout:
3-7
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
65-70
Plant Spacing:
18-36 in.
Plant Height:
2 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
90-110

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