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Water Preferences: Mesic
Dynamic Accumulator: P (Phosphorus)
Ca (Calcium)
S (Sulfur)
Mn (Manganese)
Zn (Zinc)
Cu (Copper)
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Pollinators: Self
Bees

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Common names
  • Cabbage
Also sold as:
  • Red Danish

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 Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissi
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Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: 2012-03-28
Location: Norfolk, VA (USDA zone 8a)
Date: 2013-04-13
Immature cabbage, before head formation
Location: Victory Seed Company - Liberal, OR
Image used with permission of the Victory Seed Company.
Location: Victory Seed Company - Liberal, OR
Image used with permission of the Victory Seed Company.

 Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissi
  • Uploaded by Joy

 Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissi
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Norfolk, VA (USDA zone 8a)
Date: 2013-06-04
Chopped cabbage, to show deep purple color within head
Comments:
  • Posted by bitbit (Baltimore County, MD - Zone 7a) on Jan 3, 2014 9:21 PM concerning plant:
    Despite "red" being part of the variety name, the heads of this cabbage were a deep, almost bluish, purple when I grew it. The color fades somewhat when cooked, but chopped and kept raw, it makes a gorgeous addition to a salad or slaw.
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