D.T. Brown cabbage seed packet with red kalibo cabbage and carrots on a white background

Cabbage (Red) Kalibos Seeds

Name: Cabbage (Red) Kalibos Seeds
Brand: DT Brown
SKU: 11329
Price: 1.0 GBP
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Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata

150 SeedsSKU: 11329

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A delicious novelty - it has red, pointed heads - is notable for its sweet flavour and is perfect grated raw into salads or cooked. It originally came from Eastern Europe and is well worth trying.

Key information

Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata

Genus: Cabbage

Characteristics & growing conditions

Position: Dappled Shade, Full Sun, and Partial Shade

For outdoor sowing
When March to May.
Where In a prepared seed bed.
How Sow thinly in rows 25cm apart. Cover lightly with 1.5cm of fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist.
Care When 5-6 leaves have formed transplant to final position with 45cm between plants and rows. Firm in well. Keep moist and weed free. Protect early sowings with cloches.
Harvest August to October.
For indoor sowing
When March to May.
Where In trays of moist compost.
How Sow thinly, cover with a fine layer of compost and firm gently. Keep at approx. 13°C and keep moist.
Seedlings appear 7-21 days.
Care When large enough to handle transplant 5cm apart in trays of compost. Gradually acclimatise to outside conditions. Transplant to final position with 45cm between plants and rows. Firm in well. Keep moist and weed free.
Harvest August to October.

Recommended growing locations.

Allotment / Veg Patch

Raised Bed

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