Cabbage 'Redcap'

Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group)

How to grow Cabbage 'Redcap'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

Growing Redcap 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). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Redcap

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

Harvesting Redcap