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Red Acre cabbage is a compact, cool-season variety known for forming small, dense, round heads with tightly packed leaves. It grows well in temperate climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. This variety develops a uniform plant structure and is suitable for garden beds and raised beds. Red Acre cabbage establishes steadily and requires consistent moisture for proper head development during the growing season.
Features
- Compact variety with small, dense heads
- Round, tightly packed leaf structure
- Suitable for cool and temperate growing conditions
- Adaptable to garden beds and raised beds
- Uniform growth with consistent moisture
Specifications
- Scientific name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata
- Common name (US): Cabbage
- Seed type / variety: Red Acre
- Growth habit: Compact, head-forming plant
- USDA zones: 3–9 (grown as annual)
- Planting season: Early spring and fall
- Growing season: Cool season
- Sowing Season: January to March, September to November
- Germination time and conditions: 5–10 days at 15–20°C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
- Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Mature plant size: 25–40 cm height, 30–45 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 30–45 cm between plants
