Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Acre' ~ Red Acre Cabbage 5-8ft-spread flattened 5-petaled vibrant violet flowers

flattened 5-petaled vibrant violet flowers bloom from late spring through summer

Stems sporting large airy clusters of cream bell-like flowers bloom in  midsummer attracting butterflies

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Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Acre' ~ Red Acre Cabbage 5-8ft-spread flattened 5-petaled vibrant violet flowersRed Acre Cabbage is a cool season annual with purple veined blue green basal foliage and a short core with a dense burgundy crown that is usually ready for harvest after 75 days. The sweet and delicate taste and crisp texture makes it good fresh or for shredding. Best if grown in rich, consistently moist well drained loamy soils. Red Acre is resistant to splitting and cabbage yellows, and stores better most early cabbage varieties. Type: Annual