Description

Cabbage ‘Red Acre’ has small, reddish-purple heads to 1.6kg, about 20cm in diameter. It is an early maturing, compact variety. The leaves are tender and sweet. After harvest, heads store well. This variety is ideal for growing in containers and is slow to bolt.
All cabbages are gross feeders so they need a rich, well-drained soil. Feed every two weeks with liquid organic fertiliser. Protect from slugs, snails, cabbage moth and white cabbage butterfly.
Cabbages are the same species, Brassica oleracea, as broccoli, broccolini, cauliflower, collards, kale, and kohlrabi so they may cross-pollinate. If collecting for seed, allow only one variety to flower at a time. Seeds are collected from the small pods that develop after the plant has gone to flower, usually in the second year. Allow the pods to turn brown and dry on the plant. Cover with an organza or paper bag to stop seeds spreading throughout the garden.