Red Cabbage 'Ruby Perfection'

Brassicaoleracea var. capitata

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Calais, Vermont

Montpelier, Vermont

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
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Calais, VT | March 2011 | positive

This is one of my favorite garden vegetables. We grow a dozen or more, and they keep all winter in the root cellar. Perfect for making K...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | June 2004 | neutral

An 85 day late midseason round red hybrid from Takii. Currently available from Johnnys. Suitable for fall harvest and medium term storage.

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

An F1 hybrid, this is not suited to seed-saving. A head-type cabbage, ready 85 days from seedling. Good color, outstanding flavor, slow to crack.

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