Vegetable Starts

Brassica oleracea 'Red Acre' (Cabbage)

Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Acre'

Also known as Red Acre Cabbage

$5.95

Size

SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones2-11
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Brassica oleracea 'Red Acre' (Cabbage), 'Red Acre', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

A productive edible vegetable start, ready to transplant into the garden after the last frost (or sooner for cool-season crops).

Full sun suits this plant. Plant in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy USDA Zone annual. Provide consistent moisture and rich soil. Most are heavy feeders. Watch for typical garden pests like cutworms, aphids, and slugs.

Plant Details

Botanical
Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Acre'
Common name
Red Acre Cabbage
Lifecycle
Annual
Mature size
10-14 in tall × 18-24 in wide
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Mid-spring
Bloom color
Red
Foliage color
Green
Harvest
Spring, Fall
Days to maturity
75-80 days from transplant
Seed type
Heirloom

Care Notes

Site according to its sun and water needs. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune as needed for shape.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees
  • Wildlife: None documented
  • 🌱 Edible: Leaves, Flowers
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