Cabbage 'Red russian'

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

Ensure a distance of 3.12 inches (8.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.47 inches (1.2 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

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

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Red russian is a hardy plant.

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

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