{"product_id":"red-cabbage-seeds","title":"Red Cabbage Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Cabbage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold, beautiful, and packed with nutrition, Red Cabbage is a garden showstopper that earns its place in both the vegetable patch and on the dinner table. With its striking deep purple-red heads and crisp, slightly peppery flavor, Red Cabbage is as versatile as it is stunning — perfect for slaws, braised dishes, pickling, and fresh salads. A cool-season workhorse that stores exceptionally well, it’s a smart addition to any home garden built for flavor and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 lbs, dense and firm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep purple-red with waxy outer leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp, mildly peppery, slightly sweet when cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 70–85 days from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh slaws, braising, pickling, fermenting (red sauerkraut), and long-term storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps for months in a cool, humid environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors 2–4 weeks before last frost — cabbage tolerates light frost. For fall harvest, start seeds in midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6–8 hours per day).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Amend generously with compost before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth (seeds):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds ¼–½ inch deep indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Quantity: \u003c\/strong\u003eavg. 600 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space transplants 18–24 inches apart in rows 24–36 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water consistently, about 1–1.5 inches per week. Even moisture prevents heads from splitting. Avoid overhead watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds germinate in 7–10 days at 65–75°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced fertilizer at transplanting, then side-dress with nitrogen-rich fertilizer when heads begin to form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest when heads feel firm and solid when squeezed. Cut at the base with a sharp knife. Leaving the root in the ground may produce small secondary heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse row covers to protect young transplants from cabbage worms and aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate cabbage with non-brassica crops each year to prevent soil-borne disease buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA light frost after maturity actually sweetens the flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cabbage holds its color beautifully when pickled with a splash of vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Seed Baskets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48247888150742,"sku":"VG-REDCAB-001","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/9841\/1222\/files\/image_a5f73516-853e-48c8-8c63-eaff6aa59c59.png?v=1778633916","url":"https:\/\/theseedbaskets.org\/products\/red-cabbage-seeds","provider":"The Seed Baskets ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}