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Detroit Dark Red
Brassica
BrassicaBrassica oleracea var. capitata 'Detroit Dark Red'
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 100 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 12" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
A classic heirloom cabbage prized for its deep burgundy-red color and exceptional storage capabilities. This reliable variety produces dense, round heads with crisp texture and sweet flavor that intensifies after light frosts. Perfect for both fresh eating and traditional fermented preparations like sauerkraut.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost for spring crop, or direct sow in mid to late summer for fall harvest.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 5-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles, cutworms. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew, alternaria leaf spot.