{"product_id":"cabbage-red-acre","title":"Cabbage, Red Acre","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\"\u003eCabbage, Red Acre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"24\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e(Brassica oleracea var. capitata)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eRed Acre Cabbage is a classic heirloom variety known for its compact heads, vibrant purple color, and dependable cool-season performance. This variety produces firm, round heads with crisp leaves and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Its manageable size and reliable growth make it a favorite for home gardens and fresh kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"624\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eCompact Purple Heads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eRed Acre forms small to medium-sized round heads with tightly packed leaves. The rich purple coloration adds striking contrast in both garden beds and harvest baskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eCrisp Texture \u0026amp; Mild Flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eLeaves are crunchy and tender with a mild sweetness. Excellent for fresh slaws, salads, sautéing, and colorful vegetable dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eReliable Heirloom Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eThis long-standing cabbage variety has been grown successfully in home gardens for generations due to its dependable head formation and consistent quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eWell Suited to Small Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eCompact plants allow efficient spacing in raised beds and intensive planting systems while still producing dense, high-quality heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003ecapitata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean (cultivated worldwide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003ePlant Life Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to medium-wet, fertile, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–1.5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–May (second year if overwintered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~70–75 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown as an annual in zones 3–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eStart seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting or direct sow in early spring or midsummer for fall harvest. 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