Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra
vegetable☀️ full-sun🪴 clay loam📏 medium🌡️ RHS H5
📋Quick Facts
Height
0.4-0.5m
Spread
0.5-0.6m
About
Purple red heads good for slaws, braising and pickling.
Top tip
Grow like green cabbage, and use well-spaced plants for big, dense heads that store well.
Also known as: Rode kool, Repollo morado, Kapusta czerwona, Repolho roxo, Chou rouge, Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra, Red cabbage, Rotkohl
Pest Resilience
2/5 — Somewhat vulnerable
Same pests as green cabbage; slightly more resistant but still needs protection.
Companion Planting
Grows well with
Keep apart from
Visual Characteristics
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Culinary
Culinary Use
Braised, pickled, coleslaw, roasted wedges, salads, sauerkraut
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EasyHardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H5
USDA 6–7 equivalent