Express Red Cabbage Seeds (Organic)

Express Red Cabbage Seeds grow a fast, organic early cabbage (Brassica oleracea, Capitata group) with small, dense, red-purple heads on a compact frame with few outer leaves. Heads reach about 3 to 4 pounds, resist splitting, and store well, making this a colorful short-season crop for small gardens, raised beds, and containers.

At a glance

• Variety: Express Red, Brassica oleracea (Capitata group, organic)
• Type: Early red cabbage
• Days to maturity: 55 to 75 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/2 to 1 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 12 inches
• Germination: 5 to 10 days at 60 to 85°F
• Head size: about 3 to 4 pounds
• Seeds per packet: about 50 (23,808 per 1/4 lb bulk)

Best for

• Small gardens, raised beds, and container growing
• Short-season and succession planting
• Fresh coleslaw and salads
• Soups, casseroles, and pickling
• Adding ornamental color to the vegetable garden

How to grow

Sow seed 1/2 to 1 inch deep in full sun and well-draining soil, thinning plants to 12 inches apart. The compact, split-resistant heads mature quickly in 55 to 75 days. Harvest when heads are firm, and store the dense heads for extended keeping.

Flavor profile

Crisp and slightly sweet, delicious raw in coleslaw and salads and equally good cooked or pickled.

About Grow Organic

Grow Organic supplies organic and non-GMO seeds, amendments, and tools for gardeners who want a chemical-free, productive garden.

Sold by Grow Organic, based in Grass Valley, California.