Add bold color and exceptional flavor to your garden with Red Drumhead Cabbage seeds. This reliable heirloom variety produces compact, round, deep-purple heads with tender, crisp leaves. Ideal for salads, slaws, and cooked dishes, Red Drumhead cabbage thrives in cool weather and stores well after harvest, making it a garden favorite for consistent results.

Features:

• Variety: Red Drumhead Cabbage
• Growth habit: Compact and uniform heads
• Leaf characteristics: Deep red-purple, crisp, and flavorful
• Light requirements: Full sun for optimal growth
• Soil requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost
• Suitable for: Garden beds, raised beds, and kitchen gardens

Specifications:

• Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO vegetable seeds
• Planting Season: Early spring and fall (cool-season crop)
• Zones: USDA Zones 3–9
• Planting Depth: 0.25–0.5 inch (6–12 mm)
• Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) between plants
• Row Spacing: 24–30 inches (60–75 cm)
• Germination Time: 7–14 days
• Days to Maturity: 85–100 days after transplanting
• Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Temperature Range: 55°F–75°F (13°C–24°C)
• Watering: Moderate, regular moisture required
• Harvest Time: When heads are firm and dense
• Indoor/Outdoor: Suitable for both container growing and garden beds

Planting Guide:

• Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost for early planting.
• Keep soil moist and maintain a temperature of 65°F–75°F for best germination.
• Transplant seedlings outdoors once they are 4–6 inches tall and hardened off.
• Space plants properly to encourage air circulation and healthy head formation.
• Harvest mature heads when firm for crisp texture and sweet flavor.