Cabbage Red Drumhead

When to Sow Red Drumhead Cabbage Seeds

March to May

Where to Sow

Sowings can be made in trays or modules under glass at 13°C. Later sowings can be made into a seed bed in shallow drills 2cm (3/4") deep in short rows.

What to do Next

As soon as glasshouse cabbage seedlings show their first pair of leaves, prick off into trays 5cm (2") apart or thin modules to one seedling per cell. Gradually harden off before planting out. Space plants 45cm (18in) apart between plants and 60cm (24in) between the rows. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to 7-10cm (3-4in) apart, then once plants are 15cm (6in) tall, they can be lifted and transplanted to their final planting positions, spaced the same as detailed above.

Maturity

August to October

Handy Tip

When traditionally pickled, this vegetable can be enjoyed throughout the year, but also tasty fresh as a cooked vegetable or raw in salads.

Nutritional Values

Excellent source of pro-vitamin A and vitamins B & C.