Organic Red Kalibos Red Cabbage

Latin name Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Quantity per packet About 100 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameBrassica oleracea var. capitata
FamilyBrassicaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleBiennial
Quantity per packAbout 100 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0062
Product
description

The organic 'Red Kalibos' red cabbage is a remarkable variety that immediately catches the eye with its pointed head and intense, almost silky wine-red leaves in the autumn light. With its slender appearance and deep color, Brassica oleracea var. capitata transforms the vegetable garden into an ornamental space without sacrificing the quality of the harvest. Its dense, tender flesh is distinguished by a delicate flavor, particularly sweet for a red cabbage, making it as pleasant raw as it is lightly cooked. In the garden, it elegantly occupies the space, bringing structure, contrast, and visual richness among late-season vegetables. Semi-late, it consistently accompanies autumn harvests and can extend its presence late into the season in milder climates. It appreciates well-drained, fertile soil and a sunny exposure that supports the formation of its beautiful conical head. Its unusual silhouette and taste quality make it a highly appreciated variety by gardeners who like to grow vegetables that are as beautiful as they are tasty. It is a distinctive, productive, and refined cabbage, perfect for enriching the vegetable garden with color, sweetness, and originality.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodApril to June
Sowing depth1 cm (0.4 in)
Germination temperature18 to 24°C (64 to 75°F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Fertile and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Salad, stir-fry, soup, ornamental kitchen garden, autumn harvest
Bloom period
2nd-year summer
Harvest
80 to 95 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in.)
Spread45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Carrots, leeks, beetroot
Avoid planting with
Strawberries, potatoes
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