Red Express – Cabbage Seed
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Description
The Red Express Cabbage Seed is a high-quality variety known for its vibrant red color, compact size, and excellent early maturity. This cabbage offers gardeners a reliable and fast-growing option, producing heads that are perfect for small to medium-sized gardens. Red Express is ready for harvest in just 65–70 days, making it one of the earliest red cabbage varieties. With its crisp texture, sweet flavor, and impressive yields, it’s perfect for both home gardeners and market growers.
Product Features
- Vibrant Red Color: The cabbage boasts a rich, deep red hue, adding a pop of color to your garden and your dishes.
- Early Maturity: Ready for harvest in just 65–70 days, making it an ideal choice for those seeking an early harvest of red cabbage.
- Compact and Uniform: Red Express forms compact, dense heads that are easy to manage and store, making it a great option for smaller garden spaces.
- Crisp, Sweet Flavor: Known for its sweet, crisp texture, Red Express is perfect for fresh use in salads, slaws, or as a garnish.
- Versatile Use: This cabbage is great for both fresh and cooked applications, such as stir-frying, pickling, or making sauerkraut.
- High Yield: Despite its compact size, Red Express produces high yields, providing a generous harvest per plant.
Specifications
- Plant Type: Annual, leafy vegetable
- Head Size: 4–6 lbs (1.8–2.7 kg)
- Color: Deep red
- Maturity Period: 65–70 days from transplanting
- Plant Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
- Sunlight Requirement: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5
- Watering Needs: Regular, consistent moisture to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged
Growing Tips
- Planting: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or directly sow outdoors after the last frost when the soil temperature is at least 50°F (10°C). Space seeds or seedlings 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) apart for optimal growth.
- Watering: Cabbages need consistent moisture for optimal head development. Water deeply and regularly, especially during dry spells, but avoid waterlogging.
- Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer to encourage strong growth. Consider using compost to provide nutrients throughout the growing season.
- Thinning: Thin seedlings to ensure proper air circulation and adequate space between plants.
- Harvesting: Harvest the heads when they are firm and fully formed. For the best flavor, pick the cabbage before it becomes too large or over-mature.
Red Express Cabbage Seeds are the perfect choice for gardeners looking for a quick-growing, high-yielding, and flavorful variety of red cabbage. Its early maturity and attractive red color make it a great addition to your garden and kitchen, where its crisp texture and mild flavor can shine in a variety of dishes. Whether you’re growing for fresh eating, pickling, or garnishing, Red Express is sure to deliver
