Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Acre' ~ Red Acre Cabbage 5-8ft-spread Bergenien im Garten

Bergenien im Garten

Naturalized Gardens

The mildly fragrant flowers that are deepest red highlighted with a bold yellow face bloom from early fall to late spring

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

pecan weevil

Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Acre' ~ Red Acre Cabbage 5-8ft-spread Bergenien im GartenRed 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