{"product_id":"cabbage-red-acre-1000-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Cabbage Red Acre 1000 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eRed Acre Cabbage\u003c\/strong\u003e brings compact, dense purple-red heads and crisp, mildly sweet leaves to your cool-season garden. This packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e1,000 non-GMO heirloom seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e. Shred your harvest for colorful coleslaw, tuck it into fresh salads, or braise it with apples and onions for a comforting side dish. Allow approximately 75–90 days to maturity, with timing affected by planting method and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 8\/25. OSI.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose Red Acre Cabbage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e An established open-pollinated selection for gardeners who enjoy traditional vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a familiar garden crop without genetically engineered seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e A practical choice for small garden beds or sufficiently large containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep purple-red leaves add striking contrast to salads and side dishes; cooked color varies with ingredients and preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrisp, mild flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy freshly shredded leaves in slaw or cook them until tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool-season growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan spring or fall crops around your local temperatures for good head development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors about 6–8 weeks before your last spring frost. For fall, work backward from your first frost using maturity time and extra time for slower autumn growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow about 1\/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix. Keep evenly moist, then harden seedlings off before transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide at least 6 hours of direct sun each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose fertile, well-drained soil amended with compost, ideally around pH 6.0–6.8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 12–18 inches apart in rows 24–36 inches apart to allow head growth and airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain even soil moisture. Mulch to reduce drying, and avoid large swings between dry and wet soil that can encourage splitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow soil-test recommendations and fertilizer label directions; support early leafy growth without excessive feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport and protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staking is generally unnecessary. Monitor for cabbage worms and aphids; insect netting can help protect young plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut heads at the base when firm. Refrigerate promptly and remove damaged outer leaves before preparing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh salads and coleslaw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thinly shred harvested cabbage for a crisp base that pairs well with apples, carrots, and tangy dressings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraising:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slowly cook with onions, apples, and a splash of vinegar for a tender, sweet-tart side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush wedges with olive oil and roast at 400°F until tender and browned at the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick refrigerator pickles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add thin slices to a vinegar-based refrigerator-pickle recipe. These are not shelf-stable canned products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir chopped cabbage into vegetable soups for texture and hearty garden flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eOrder Red Acre Cabbage Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant 1,000 heirloom seeds and look forward to colorful, crisp cabbage from your own garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximate general reference per 1 cup (89 g) of raw shredded red cabbage, not a variety-specific analysis. Values apply to harvested cabbage, not planting seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 g (0% Daily Value).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 mg (1% Daily Value).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.6 g (2% Daily Value).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 g (6% Daily Value).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51 mg (57% Daily Value).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 mcg (28% Daily Value).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 mcg (4% Daily Value).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApproximate values retained from this listing's existing red-cabbage reference. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet; actual nutrient content varies.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Size, color, maturity, and yield vary with climate and growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep seeds cool, dry, and away from direct sunlight. Germination can decline with age and poor storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use local frost dates and seasonal temperatures to schedule this cool-season annual; hardiness zones alone do not determine planting time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eRed Acre Cabbage and Apple Slaw\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA crisp, sweet-tart side dish made with harvested Red Acre cabbage, not the seeds in this packet. Serves 4. Preparation: about 15 minutes, plus 20 minutes chilling. No cooking required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 cups finely shredded harvested Red Acre cabbage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 crisp apple, cored and cut into thin matchsticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon honey, or maple syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon Dijon mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/8 teaspoon black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash the cabbage, apple, and carrot under running water. Remove damaged outer cabbage leaves and cut away the core before shredding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk vinegar, oil, honey or maple syrup, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd cabbage, apple, and carrot. Toss well until the dressing coats the vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate for 20 minutes, toss again, and adjust seasoning before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e For extra crunch, add 1\/4 cup toasted sunflower kernels just before serving. Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate in a covered container and enjoy within 3 days. Refrigerate within 2 hours of preparation, or within 1 hour when temperatures are above 90°F. 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