Add a pop of purple to your patch!
Red Acre is a compact, colorful heirloom cabbage that brings both beauty and crunch to your garden. With its deep purple heads and sweet, mild flavor, it’s a joy to grow and a delight to slice into slaws, salads, and cozy cooked dishes.
Variety: Red Acre (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
Growth Habit: Cool-season biennial (grown as annual)
Height: 12–18 inches
Flavor Profile: Mild, sweet, and crisp
Color: Reddish-purple, round heads
Planting Conditions: Full sun; start indoors or direct sow in fertile, well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: 75–90 days to mature heads
Disease Resistance: Resistant to cabbage yellows
Uses: Slaws, salads, braised dishes, and long-term storage
Fun Fact: Red Acre’s tight, vibrant heads make it a favorite for small-space gardens and colorful harvest baskets.
Red Acre isn’t just a pretty face, it’s a storage superstar! Its dense, vibrant heads hold up beautifully in the fridge or root cellar, making it perfect for prepping ahead or enjoying fresh. Shred it into a tangy slaw, toss it into a stir-fry, or let it simmer into a sweet-and-sour braise. Its color stays bold and its flavor stays sweet, especially after a light frost.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun with good airflow to prevent disease.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: ¼ inch deep, spaced 12–18 inches apart.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep soil evenly moist throughout the season.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Fertilize mid-season and mulch to retain moisture.
✂️ Harvest: Cut when heads are firm and 5–7 inches wide. Store in a cool, dry place.