Cabbage 'red drumhead'

Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group)

How to grow Cabbage 'red drumhead'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

Growing red drumhead from seed

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 drumhead about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting red drumhead

red drumhead 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 drumhead about 21 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting red drumhead