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Red Acre Cabbage
BrassicaBrassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Acre'
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 76 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 12" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–6.8
Overview
An early-maturing red cabbage that forms compact, baseball-sized heads perfect for small families and succession planting. This reliable variety produces gorgeous deep purple-red heads that hold their color beautifully when cooked and adds stunning visual appeal to any garden or plate.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow 2-3 weeks before last frost. For fall crop, start 12-14 weeks before first fall frost.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 5-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles, cabbage root maggots. Common diseases: Black rot, clubroot, fusarium yellows, downy mildew.