Red Express
Brassica oleracea capitata
HOW TO GROW CABBAGE
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out 4 weeks before frost. For fall harvest, transplant 16 weeks before first frost for storage types, 13 weeks for fresh types, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Direct sow when daytime soil temperatures warm to 75˚F. Cool weather crop, optimally brown between 60–70˚F. For mild winters where tamps are rarely below 32˚F, transplant September to February. Drought sensitive, mature heads are vulnerable to splitting under stress from rain following a dry spell, keep moisture even. Mature when the tight head leaf begins to fold back on itself. Soil pH 6–7.5. Hardiness zones 5-9. Biennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 7,000 seeds per ounce. Average 29M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 4 years.
Planting Depth 1/4–1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 50-75˚F
Days to Germ. 10-15
Plant Spacing 12–18”
Row Spacing 18–36”
Days To Maturity 63
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 7,000 seeds per ounce. Average 29M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 4 years.
Planting Depth 1/4–1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 50-75˚F
Days to Germ. 10-15
Plant Spacing 12–18”
Row Spacing 18–36”
Days To Maturity 63
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
Red Express Seed Count
1 Ounce ≈ 8,100 seeds
.25 Pound ≈ 32,400 seeds
- 100 Seeds$3.95
Compact plants and solid, round, 2-4 lb. small heads with good appearance and flavor. Uniform with beautiful color. Relatively split tolerant. Earlier than many other varieties, recommended for Northern climates. Tags: Color: Purple, Size: Small, Season: Spring Fall, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.
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