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Red cabbage Red Head
Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra
Compact, firm red cabbage with deep colour, ideal raw or cooked. Easy to grow and long-lasting, adding colour and flavour to your garden.
Description
Red cabbage Red Head – Brassica oleracea
Introductory summary
The red cabbage Red Head is a traditional variety known for its compact, firm head and deep red color. Ideal for salads, side dishes, or long-term storage, it is easy to grow and produces a good yield.
Origins and botanical family
Originating from Europe, red cabbage belongs to the Brassicaceae family. Cultivated since the Middle Ages, it has been valued for its nutritional qualities, storage capacity, and versatility in cooking.
Botanical description and characteristics
This variety forms a round and dense head with smooth leaves of a deep purple-red shade. Its moderate height makes it suitable for small gardens. The crunchy texture and slightly sweet flavour make it a popular vegetable.
Sowing and cultivation conditions
- Sowing period: March to May, in nursery beds or directly outdoors.
- Sowing depth: about 1 cm.
- Spacing: 40 to 50 cm between plants, 50 to 60 cm between rows.
- Soil: rich, moist, well-drained, slightly clayey.
- Exposure: full sun.
- Germination time: 6 to 10 days depending on temperature.
- Germination temperature: 15 to 20°C.
- Thinning: at 4-5 leaves, keep only the strongest plants.
- Watering: regular, especially during growth.
Maintenance and care
Weeding and mulching to limit evaporation. Watch for cabbage white butterflies and flea beetles; prefer natural control methods such as insect nets. Regular watering promotes a firm head.
Harvest
Harvest occurs about 110 to 130 days after sowing. The cabbage is ready when the head is firm and well-coloured. It can be stored for several months in a cool cellar or silo.
Garden use
Good to combine with other cabbage varieties for a varied harvest. Good companions are celery, onions, and beets. Avoid successive planting of the same family to prevent diseases.
Culinary uses
Excellent raw in salads with apple and walnuts, or cooked as a side dish with meat. A base for traditional braised red cabbage recipes.
Ecology, curiosities and benefits
An important source of vitamins C and K, it contributes to garden biodiversity and attracts beneficial insects. Its vivid colour also adds decorative appeal to the garden.
Easy to grow, nutritious, and attractive, the red cabbage Red Head is a reliable choice for every vegetable garden, combining flavour, health, and yield.
Features
- Common name : Chou cabus rouge tête noire
- Category : vegetable
- Time to sow seeds : avril à mi-mai
- Harvest : après 150 jours
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