Brassica

Red Cabbage

Brassica oleracea (Capitata, Rubra)

Glossy purple drum — slaws, sauerkraut and Christmas red cabbage.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Regular

Soil

Rich, firm

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Head

Lifecycle

Biennial

Hardiness

Hardy

winterpreservehardy

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks cold-hardy red cabbage varieties bred for UK seasons and short daylight conditions.

Crocus

Offers large terracotta and fabric pots suitable for red cabbage's deep root system.

Amazon UK

Supplies quality digging and transplanting tools essential for preparing London's clay-heavy soil.