How to Grow Cabbage 'Red Express'
Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Express'
Your complete guide to growing Cabbage 'Red Express'.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica oleraceaWhen to Plant Cabbage 'Red Express'
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | April – May | June – July | August – September |
| Zone 2 | April – May | May – July | August – September |
| Zone 3 | March – April | May – June | July – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | April – June | July – October |
| Zone 5 | February – March | April – May | July – November |
| Zone 6 | February – March | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | March – May | June – November |
| Zone 8 | January – February | March – April | May – December |
| Zone 9 | January | February – March | April – December |
| Zone 10 | January | January – March | April – December |
| Zone 11 | January | January – February | March – December |
| Zone 12 | January | January – February | March – December |
| Zone 13 | January | January – February | March – December |
Companion Plants for Cabbage 'Red Express'
✓ Good companions
Repels cabbage white butterflies and provides ground cover to retain moisture
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms
Deters cabbage loopers, aphids, and cabbage root maggots with strong aroma
Grows well in cabbage's shade and doesn't compete for nutrients
Repels cabbage worms, aphids, and other harmful insects with strong scent
Acts as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, draws pests away from cabbage
Repels cabbage maggots, aphids, and flea beetles with sulfur compounds
Repels cabbage worms and flea beetles while attracting beneficial insects
✗ Keep away from
Can shade cabbage excessively and compete for nitrogen in soil
Both plants attract similar pests and compete for soil nutrients
Competes for nutrients and may stunt cabbage growth due to allelopathic effects
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
