Red Acre Cabbage

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Red Acre Cabbage The most reliable red variety, resists splitting, nice uniform color and a good keeper. Heads are round and weigh 3-4 pounds. Great for adding color to coleslaw. A good cabbage choice for home and market.

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Red Acre Cabbage History

Red Acre Cabbage is considered one of the oldest cultivated vegetables, since historians trace it back to 4,000 BC in China. The Romans also cultivated it and praised it for its healing qualities; philosphers Pythagorus and Cato both made the lowly cabbage the subject of a book. Jacques Cartier brought the first cabbage to America in 1536. Cabbages were quite popular in colonial America, being pickled and preserved in every possible way. Therefore providing food for winter.

Red Cabbage Seeds Growing Instructions

Red Acre Cabbage is a heavy feeder; it quickly deletes the soil of required nutrients. Therefore prepare the soil in advance by mixing in aged manure or compost. Soil should be well-draining: roots that stand in water. Therefore causing heads to split or rot. If starting seeds indoors, sow ¼ inch deep 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost. Before planting the seedlings outdoors, harden off the plants over the course of a week. Transplant small plants outdoors on a cloudy afternoon 2 to 3 weeks before the last spring frost date. Plant seedlings 12 to 24 inches apart in rows, depending on the size of head desired. Above all The closer you plant, the smaller the cabbages. For a fall harvest, direct sow Red Acre Cabbage seeds outdoors in mid summer. If your area is particularly hot and dry, hold off on planting until late summer. Above all Make sure that the young Red Acre Cabbage won’t dry out. Click here to get more info on how to plant Red Acre Cabbage.

Preserving And Storing Red Cabbage

Peel the outer leaves off the Red Acre cabbage. Slice it into thin pieces, then lay them on the dehydrator. The dehydrator should be set anywhere from 125 degrees Fahrenheit to 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Leave the cabbage in the dehydrator until it’s dry and brittle. This could take anywhere from eight to 12 hours. When the Red Acre cabbage is thoroughly dehydrated, store in an airtight container and use it as an addition to soups or in place of fresh cabbage when making coleslaw.

Red Cabbage Companion Planting

Good companion plants for Red Acre Cabbage are as follows:

Cabbage Recipes

Tender and caramelized with obsessively tasty brown bits, you’ll be twirling this cabbage on your fork, nibbling it right out of the pan. Above all you will be wondering when it was that you became the sort of person who is this enthusiastic about Red Acre Cabbage.

Red Cabbage Plant Nutrition

Red Acre Cabbage is a low-calorie vegetable that is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It contains powerful antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation. Your body needs vitamin C for many important functions. Therefore it is a potent antioxidant. Red cabbage is particularly high in this nutrient, providing about 85% of the RDI per cup (89 grams). Cabbage contains insoluble fiber. Therefore keeping the digestive system healthy by providing fuel for friendly bacteria and promoting regular bowel movements. It contains powerful pigments called anthocyanins. Therefore are shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Other Cabbage Varieties Worth Checking Out

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