Also known as ‘Red Drumhead’. No self-respecting Victorian Kitchen Gardener would be without a few rows of Red Pickling. The English had been dining on red cabbages as far back as the 1570’s but it wasn’t until the 1860’s this magnificent cultivar came to the global market. Weighing roughly 3kg (7lbs), its highly ornamental tight red leaves with a metallic bluish blush really makes a statement. 
 
CULTURE – Ideally sow in prepared seed trays Spring but be sure to avoid heavy frost as this will damage young tender shoots. Transfer to final position & space at 40cm (16”) intervals. Preferers a sheltered sunny location with plenty of organic matter & lime incorporated into the soil. Keep an eye out for slugs, snails & caterpillars as they adore all young seedlings. Plants need to be kept moist to prevent premature bolting or bitterness. Weed carefully around plants so not to damage the developing heads.  Harvest from 60days after transplanting.