Red Express Cabbage Seeds

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red express cabbage seed packet features variety highlights helpful growing specs easy to follow plnating instructions
red express cabbage seeds vibrant variety with purple-red leaves
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red express cabbage seeds early cabbage bred for shorter growing seasons
red express cabbage seeds perfect for salads stir fries or cole slaw

Red Express Cabbage Seeds

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Red Express Cabbage Seeds | Product Features

  • Early-producing heirloom variety with striking purple leaves.
  • Ideal for cold climates and short growing seasons.
  • Richly flavored and nutritious addition to salads, slaws, soups, stir-fries, kimchi, and fish tacos.
  • Non-GMO heirloom seeds carefully packaged with a minimum of 750mg (about 155 seeds) per packet.

Discover the potential of your garden with non-GMO heirloom Red Express Cabbage seeds from Sow Right Seeds. These vibrant purple cabbage seeds promise a quick, rewarding harvest of crisp, dense heads that mature faster than other varieties. Ideal for short growing seasons and cold fall gardens, Red Express delivers robust flavor to elevate fresh slaws, salads, stir-fries, and homemade sauerkraut. Whether you are planting an expansive outdoor garden, raised beds, or patio planters, these cold-hardy heirloom seeds offer an easy, nutrient-dense crop for every home grower.

Direct sow outdoors in late summer for a fall harvest or start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last spring frost. Sow seeds 1/4” deep in rich, well-draining soil with temperatures between 70–85°F for optimal germination in 5–10 days. Choose a location with full sun exposure. Thin or space seedlings 18” apart to give the developing heads room to expand. Maintain consistent moisture and cool growing conditions to prevent splitting and ensure tight, crisp heads that mature in 60–70 days.

Red Express Cabbage Seeds Growing Details
Botanical Name Brassica oleracea
Plant Spacing 18”
Planting Depth 1/4”
Spread 8” – 20”
Height 8” – 24”
Germination Temp 70 – 85°F
Light Required Full Sun
Life Cycle Annual
Days to Germination 5-10
Days to Maturity 60 – 70 Days
Planting Zone 3-13
Flower Form Single
Growth Rate Fast
Growing Season Spring-Fall
Harvest/Blooming Season Summer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Red Express is specifically bred to mature in just 60 to 70 days, which is significantly faster than standard cabbage varieties that often require 80 to 100+ days. This rapid growth allows northern gardeners with short summers or early autumn frosts to achieve a full head before cold weather sets in.

Yes! Because Red Express is a compact variety—reaching a spread of only 8 to 20 inches—it performs remarkably well in 5-gallon containers or deep raised bed planters, provided it receives full sun and regular watering.

Head splitting is usually caused by sudden surges of moisture after a dry period. Maintain a consistent watering schedule and mulch around the base of the plants to retain soil moisture. If heavy rain is expected near harvest, harvesting the heads slightly early will prevent them from bursting.

Floating row covers placed over seedlings early in the season effectively prevent adult moths from laying eggs on the leaves. You can also hand-pick caterpillars or apply organic controls such as Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) spray if feeding damage appears.
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