Cabbage 'regal red'

Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group)

How to grow Cabbage 'regal red'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that regal red is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. A soil ph of between 6.0 and 7.5 is ideal for regal red as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing regal red from seed

Sow 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 3.12 inches (8.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing regal red about 45 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting regal red

As regal red is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting regal red