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'Red Acre' Cabbage |
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Red
Mid-Season
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Mid-season, red heirloom. Compact plants produce globe-shaped 2- to 4-pound heads.
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| Days To Maturity: |
76
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| Seed Sources: |
Lake Valley Seed - updated in 2011
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (4.0 Stars)
Taste: (4.3 Stars)
Yield: (4.3 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.7 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 3
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 01/12/2019 by
Halfmoon Charlie
- An intermediate gardener
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Saratoga, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| A tight and tasty mid season red cabbage with excellent flavor and resistant to splitting. 75 days |
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Reviewed on 03/01/2011 by
Joseph L
- An experienced gardener
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Cache, Utah, United States
Frost Free Season: Fewer than 103 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Red acre grows slowly but reliably in my garden. It seems to be more resistant to bugs than other varieties of cabbage. |
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Reviewed on 09/28/2007 by
sacratomato70
- An experienced gardener
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California, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| This is a great red variety for mild climates. The heads are medium sized and the flavor is wonderful both fresh and cooked. |
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