Cabbage 'Red Drumhead'
Brassica oleracea
S059
This 1860s heirloom is magnificently ornamental with blue leaves and red round heads of up to 3.3kg. Great for pickling or serving with winter meals.
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Product information
Magnificently ornamental, the blue leaves and red, round head are a spellbinding colour combination in the vegetable garden. Loaded with antioxidants, it's ideal for slaw, fermentation or a light braising with apple. Suitable for warmer sowings because of improved resistant to caterpillars. Heads of 3.3kg.
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Product Information
Magnificently ornamental, the blue leaves and red, round head are a spellbinding colour combination in the vegetable garden. Loaded with antioxidants, it's ideal for slaw, fermentation or a light braising with apple. Suitable for warmer sowings because of improved resistant to caterpillars. Heads of 3.3kg.How to grow
Greens in the cabbage family need rich soil with some lime for a pH of about 7.5 and adequate water so the growth is never checked. A good cover of mulch will insulate them from hot, dry spells of weather. Their most damaging pest are the caterpillars of the white cabbage butterfly. Dipel, pyrethrum and netting are all effective organic controls for these voracious pests.
Growing information
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Seed sowing
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Seed count:
70
Sow method:
Sow in punnets
Germination:
85
Sow distance:
30cm
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Seed sowing times
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Cool:
Jan-Mar,Jun-Dec
Warm:
Jan-Dec
Hot:
Mar-Aug
Sub-tropical:
Apr-Aug
Tropical:
Apr-Aug
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| Growing needs |
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Regular watering
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Hardy Biennial
Height:
50cm
Width:
30cm
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