Cabbage 'Red Acre'

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Red Acre is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Red Acre needs a soil ph of 6.0 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Start indoors

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.12 inches (8.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.47 inches (1.2 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 4°C / 39°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Red Acre about 21 days before your last frost date.

Red Acre is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Red Acre about 21 days before your last frost date.

Mature heads will be 2-4 pounds.

Red heirloom heading cabbage, midseason variety.

Red acre cabbage