Red Cabbage – Red Drumhead

An easy to grow red cabbage
This variety will produce a good sized red cabbage that you can feel very proud of having grown yourself! The leaves have a lovely blue tinge, but the hearts themselves are a deep cabbage red. They are great-looking plants in the vegetable garden. Firm them in well when planting and try to keep them cool by watering frequently. There’s loads more advice in the growing guide that comes with the plug plants.

Number of plants: 10 plug plants

Variety: Red Drumhead (organic*)

In the kitchen: Try red cabbage braised with spices to make a rich and warming accompaniment to your Sunday roast. Shred finely to add to salads for extra crunch and deep purples!