{"product_id":"cabbage-red-acre-seeds-organic","title":"Cabbage - Red Acre seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCabbage Red Acre (Organic)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Cross Certified Organic seed (SXC cert 26065)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecapitata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacket: 100 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Acre is a compact heirloom cabbage with deep reddish purple heads around 1 to 2kg. The tight heads suit smaller gardens, store well after cutting, and hold their colour nicely in slaws and pickles when a splash of vinegar goes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds about 5 to 10mm deep in punnets or direct into firm soil. Germination takes 7 to 14 days. Transplant or thin seedlings to about 40 to 45cm apart in rows 60cm apart, and firm the soil down well around each plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow - Australian Climate Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool \u0026amp; Mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperate:\u003c\/strong\u003e January to May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to July (cooler, drier months)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArid \u0026amp; Semi-arid:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to April and August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in firm, rich soil, and add lime if your beds run acidic. Feed well and water evenly, as an irregular drink after a dry patch will split the heads open. Net the plants or check under the leaves regularly for cabbage white butterfly caterpillars, and mulch to keep the roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut heads from about 11 to 13 weeks once they feel firm and solid. Cut cleanly at the base with a sharp knife and leave the outer leaves and stalk in place, as many plants will push out a few small secondary heads afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52666234569016,"sku":"ORVA066","price":3.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/cabbage-red-acre-seeds-organic-9063670.jpg?v=1785234728","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/cabbage-red-acre-seeds-organic","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}