Red Cabbage Desi Vegetable Seeds

Product Description

• Germination Time: 7-14 days
• Sunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, in full sun
• Ideal Climate for Sowing: All season crop, suitable for cooler climates
• Plant Height: 1.5-2 feet
• Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of compost or vermicompost per plant per week
• Life Span: 3-4 months
• Ideal Growing Temperature: 15-25°C
• Harvesting Time: 90-100 days after sowing
• Maintenance Required: Moderate
• Ideal Grow Bag Size: 12x12 grow bag, 12x24 grow bag, 24x24x12 rectangular grow bag, 36x24x12 grow bed
• Number of Seeds: 100+

Specifications of Red Cabbage Seeds

Red cabbage, known for its vibrant color and nutritional benefits, is a hardy vegetable suitable for cooler climates. These open-pollinated seeds ensure you can save seeds from your harvest for future planting.

Benefits / Uses of Red Cabbage

• Rich in vitamins C and K, antioxidants, and dietary fiber
• Supports heart health and immune function
• Adds color and crunch to salads, coleslaw, and cooked dishes

Planting and Care for Red Cabbage

• Sowing Red Cabbage Seeds: Plant seeds in moist soil, 1/4 inch deep, ensuring good drainage.
• Growing Red Cabbage: Requires consistent moisture and cool temperatures. Protect from extreme heat to prevent bolting.
• Harvesting Red Cabbage: Harvest heads when they reach firm size, typically after 90-100 days.

Precautions While Growing Red Cabbage

• Use well-draining soil with pH 6.0-7.5.
• Watch for pests like cabbage worms and aphids; treat with organic methods if necessary.
• Provide adequate spacing to ensure good airflow and prevent diseases.

Common Problems and Solutions

• Common issues include clubroot and cabbage yellows. Rotate crops and use organic mulch to reduce disease risk.
• Monitor for nutrient deficiencies; supplement with organic fertilizers as needed.

Other Names

• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra
• Hindi: लाल पत्तागोभी (Lal Patta Gobhi)
• Bengali: লাল বাঁধাকপি (Lal Bandhakopi)
• Tamil: சிவப்பு முட்டைக்கோஸ் (Sivappu Muttai Kosu)
• Telugu: ఎర్ర గోవుసు (Era Govusu)
• Marathi: लाल कोबी (Lal Kobi)
• Kannada: ಕೆಂಪು ಎಲೆ ಕೋಸು (Kempu Ele Kosu)
• Malayalam: ചുവപ്പ് മുട്ട (Chuvappu Mutt)

No. of Red Cabbage Seeds in a Packet

• 100-150 seeds.