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Compact and Fast-Growing Variety

Red Express Cabbage (Brassica oleracea), offered by OSC Seeds

This compact red-purple cabbage is perfect for small gardens. Quick to mature, its tight heads grow to about 12 cm in diameter and weigh between 1 to 1.8 kg. A fantastic option for early cabbage enthusiasts.

Spread: Not applicable
Plant height: Not specified
Packet size: Approx. 175 seeds
Companion plants: Beets, carrots, onions
Incompatible plants: Strawberries, beans

How to Grow:

Start seeds indoors in a soilless mix about 5 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 6 mm deep and maintain a temperature of 20C for germination, which takes 7 to 10 days. Once germinated, place under bright lights at a slightly cooler temperature. Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors in late May. Space plants 45 cm apart in rows spaced 75 cm apart. Keep plants evenly watered throughout the growing season.

The ‘Red Express’ cabbage is a visually striking and practical choice for gardeners seeking early, reliable harvests.