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Perk up cole slaw or your favorite stir-fry with this gorgeous, deep-red cabbage. The sweet flavor of cabbage fresh from the garden is much better than store-bought. Solid heads form early on small, compact plants making 'Red Acre' an ideal choice for small gardens. Resistant to splitting and cabbage yellows disease. Heads store exceptionally well in the refrigerator or root cellar.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 75–100 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Europe
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial, grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Plant Dimensions: 5"–7" in diameter. 2–4 pounds at maturity
Variety Info: Round, deep red to purple heads
Attributes: Split Resistant, Cabbage Yellows Resistant, Frost Tolerant, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date for a summer crop, or 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date for a fall crop.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date, transplanting 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. For fall crop, 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outdoors in summer. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 75°–85°F. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for a cool-season harvest.
Sprouts in: 7–12 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 12" – 24"
Row Spacing: 24"–36"
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 12" – 24"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest heads when they are well developed, firm, and solid when squeezed. Cut off heads at base with a sharp knife. Cabbages left in the ground beyond maturity are more subject to disease and splitting. Harvest in the morning if possible. If harvested in the heat, dunk in ice water to reduce "field heat" and increase storage time. Allow to drain before storing.
- DVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 11, 2025Day 14 Up potting
Up potted on day 14.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningSep 16, 2025Hey D,
What a wonderful update! There's something so satisfying about hitting those perfect timing milestones in the garden, and day 14 sounds like it was just right for getting those Red Acre Cabbage seedlings into their new homes!
We love seeing gardeners who are so attentive to their plants' development and timing their care so thoughtfully. Those little cabbages are going to absolutely thrive with that kind of dedicated attention!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this milestone with us and for that fantastic 5-star rating. Your growing journey with these Red Acre Cabbages is going to be so rewarding!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Nathan L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 2, 20245 Stars
Seeds germinated very well and fast
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Austin S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 26, 2026Good germination
Solid start so far, nearly 100% rate of germination, easily beating the green cabbage seeds from the hardware store. Will try to remember to update if I manage to grow one in Arizona, but there should at least be a chance.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJun 26, 2026Hey Austin,
We're so happy to hear about your excellent Red Acre Cabbage germination success! Nearly 100% germination is fantastic, and it's awesome that our seeds are outperforming those hardware store ones. We love your adventurous spirit about growing cabbage in Arizona - that's definitely going to be a fun challenge! We're rooting for you and would love to hear how your Arizona cabbage adventure turns out. Thanks for sharing your great germination experience with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Tiffany T.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsApr 22, 2026Crazy bad germination
I sowed so many of these seeds and have no cabbage plants. Crazy bad results.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMay 3, 2026Hey Tiffany,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’ve reached out via email to help. Quality is very important to us, and all of our seeds are regularly third-party tested to ensure strong germination rates. In many cases, germination issues are related to environmental factors like moisture, temperature, or planting depth. We appreciate your feedback and support — keep on growing 🌻
- Mike T.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 17, 2026Great germination
I planted 8 seeds and all of them germinated. They're still seedlings now but that's pretty much all you can expect from the seed company, the rest is up to me!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In Ground
