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Red Drumhead Cabbage Seeds for Home Gardening

Red Drumhead Cabbage Seeds for Home Gardening

$16.69 USD
$16.69 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Sow seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost

Plant seeds 6–12 mm deep in seed trays or nursery beds

Transplant seedlings outdoors once frost risk has passed

Space plants to allow good air circulation

Keep soil consistently moist

How to Grow


Provide full sun exposure daily

Use fertile well‑drained soil enriched with compost

Water regularly at the base of plants

Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Monitor for pests and remove naturally

Tips


Plant in cool weather for best head development

Harvest when heads are firm and fully colored

Use organic compost for strong vigorous plants

Avoid waterlogging to prevent diseases

Rotate crops to maintain soil health

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

deep purple

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Compact

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Cool season

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Red Drumhead Cabbage Seeds for Home Gardening
seed-type

Seed Type

Non‑GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Vegetable

Red Drumhead Cabbage is a classic garden favorite that produces beautiful round red‑purple heads with crisp, flavorful leaves. This variety is ideal for fresh salads, coleslaw, pickling, and cooked dishes. It performs best in cool growing conditions and provides dependable yields. Perfect for home gardens, raised beds, and containers.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Large heads

plant-height

Plant Height

30–45 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

45–60 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

6–12 mm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool climate

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000109177

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Red Drumhead different from green cabbage?

It produces dense purple-red heads that add striking color to vegetable gardens and recipes.

Can colorful heads enhance edible landscapes?

Yes. Rich foliage color provides ornamental appeal alongside edible harvests.

Which vegetables grow well with Red Drumhead cabbage?

Beetroot, onions, celery, dill, and lettuce are suitable companion crops.

Does the leaf color stay vibrant after maturity?

Yes. Mature heads retain their distinctive deep red to purple coloration.

Is red cabbage commonly eaten raw and cooked?

Yes. It is widely prepared in salads, slaws, braised dishes, and pickled recipes.

Can flowering plants attract pollinators?

If allowed to flower, the blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.