Red Drumhead Cabbage Seeds

This cabbage variety presents solid, round heads with dark red to purple-red outer leaves encasing a crisp dark red heart. Its foliage maintains a red to purple hue through various seasons, exhibiting a bushy habit

Red Drumhead Cabbage is excellent for pickling and is also suitable for a variety of cooked dishes. Its dense heads maintain a fine texture that is enjoyable in culinary applications.

Typically, Red Drumhead Cabbage matures in late summer to autumn, approximately 20-22 weeks post sowing. Its growth yields solid and densely-packed heads that are both generous in size and reliable in production, especially when allowed to mature in cooler weather​

Red Drumhead Cabbage is an annual to biennial plant with a bushy growth habit, growing to a height of 0.1 to 0.5 meters and a spread of 0.5 to 1 meter over a span of 1 to 2 years​5​.

It thrives in a sunny location and tolerates a range of soil types including loam, chalk, sand, and clay, provided the soil is well-draining yet retains moisture. The soil should be fertile, firm, and not too acidic​

This variety is noted for its reliability and ease of cultivation, often producing generous-sized heads with minimal fuss, making it a favourable choice among growers​

Sowing can be done directly outdoors or started in modules/seed trays if space is limited, later transplanting the seedlings outdoors. It’s advisable to add plenty of compost or organic matter to the soil before planting. Protection from pests like flea beetles, caterpillars, pigeons, snails, cabbage root fly, and diseases like brassica downy mildew is crucial for successful cultivation​