Description

Red Express Cabbage is a fast-maturing hybrid variety prized for its compact heads, vibrant purple-red color, and crisp texture. This productive plant produces dense, round heads with tender leaves and a mildly sweet flavor that is excellent for fresh salads, slaws, cooking, and pickling.

Known for its early maturity and dependable garden performance, Red Express develops uniform heads that mature quickly while maintaining outstanding color and flavor. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, succession planting, and growers seeking an early red cabbage harvest.

• Type: Hybrid annual
• Start indoors: 4–6 weeks before last frost or direct sow in cool weather
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 12–18 inches
• Head size: 2–4 pounds
• Days to harvest: 63–70 days

Cabbage thrives in cool temperatures and fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Provide regular watering to encourage steady growth and prevent splitting as heads mature. Harvest promptly once heads become firm for the best flavor, texture, and color.

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