How to Grow Red Acre Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Acre'
Your complete guide to growing Red Acre Cabbage.
When to Plant Red Acre Cabbage
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 Red Acre Cabbage
✓ Good companions
Break up soil for cabbage roots and help deter cabbage flies while using different soil layers
Repels cabbage white butterflies and provides natural pest deterrent through aromatic compounds
Improves soil health and may enhance cabbage flavor while attracting beneficial insects
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms and aphids
Maximizes space utilization as a quick-growing understory crop with shallow roots
Deter cabbage worms, aphids, and other pests while attracting beneficial predatory insects
Act as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, drawing pests away from cabbage
Repel cabbage maggots, flea beetles, and aphids with their strong sulfur compounds
✗ Keep away from
Can shade cabbage excessively and compete for nitrogen that brassicas need for leaf development
Inhibit cabbage growth and development through root competition and chemical interference
Compete for similar nutrients and may stunt cabbage growth through allelopathic effects
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
