Rufus red cabbage is a mid-early variety. Ready for harvest 95–105 days from transplant. The head is round, intense purple — attractive, flavourful, classic red cabbage.
Growing
Raise seedlings in April–May. Transplant in late May. Plant spacing 50 cm, row spacing 60 cm.
Harvest in September. Uses: braised red cabbage, salad, pickles.
Product details
Seed informationUntreated
Life cycleOverwintering
Fruit/Flower colorPurple
Plant height (cm)30 cm
Growing timeLate
Row spacing (cm)40 cm
Plant spacing (cm)30 cm
Sowing timeMay
Sowing depth (cm)1 cm
Seed requirement (g/10 m²)3 g/10 m²
Seeds per gram240
Avg. germination time (days)8 days
Optimal germination temp. (°C)15 °C
Harvest time (flowering time for flower seeds)September
Planting timeJune