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PLANTING INSTRUCTIONSPlant red cabbage seeds in well-drained soil at a depth of ¼ to ½ inch in a sunny location. Seeds will start to germinate within 7 to 14 days under right conditions. Plan sowing in succession after every two weeks for a perpetual harvest of red cabbage.GROWING REQUIREMENTSPESTS & DISEASESCommon cabbage pests like aphids, loopers and flea beetles , cabbage worms, snails can affect the plant. Protecting seedlings with row covers and checking up on your plants every day is a way to manage this effectively.SOILUse well-draining compost-rich soil with a pH ranging between 6.5 to 7 for growing red cabbage.SPOTRed cabbages grow well in full sun. Grow them in a spot that receives 6 to 8 hours of sunlight every day.TEMPERATUREThe ideal soil temperature for germination of red cabbage seeds should range between 10 to 20℃. It’s also advisable to mulch around the cabbage plants to retain moisture during high temperatures.WATERINGAll cabbage plants require regular and steady watering to form healthy cabbage heads. Also it is best to cut back on watering slightly as the plant starts to mature.HOW TO HARVESTRed Cabbage heads will get ready in 80 to 100 days after sowing. Start harvesting the cabbage heads once the diameter of their base is approximately 6-8 inches. Use fresh cabbage heads or keep the chopped cabbage in an airtight container for extended use.