{"product_id":"red-cabbage-seeds-brassica-oleracea","title":"Red Cabbage Seeds — Brassica oleracea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Garden Classic with Stunning Colour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Cabbage\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a beautiful and nutritious brassica that produces dense, firm heads in a rich deep purple-red — as striking in the garden as it is on the plate. With a slightly peppery, earthy flavour, red cabbage is wonderfully versatile: shred it raw into slaws and salads, braise it slowly with apple and spices, pickle it for a vibrant condiment, or ferment it into sauerkraut. A rewarding and productive crop for NZ gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💜 \u003cstrong\u003eStunning deep purple-red heads\u003c\/strong\u003e — beautiful in the garden and on the plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥗 \u003cstrong\u003eIncredibly versatile\u003c\/strong\u003e — raw, braised, pickled, or fermented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong\u003ePacked with nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e — rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❄️ \u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e — flavour actually improves after a light frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📅 \u003cstrong\u003eLong storage life\u003c\/strong\u003e — heads keep well in the fridge for weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed cabbage is a cool-season crop that thrives in autumn and spring in New Zealand. Sow seeds indoors or in trays from February–April (for autumn harvest) or July–September (for spring\/summer harvest). Transplant seedlings 45–60 cm apart in rich, firm, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Water consistently and feed with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser to encourage strong leafy growth. Heads are ready to harvest when firm and dense — typically 80–100 days from transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eGrower's tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover with fine netting to protect from white butterfly — essential for brassicas in the NZ garden. A light frost before harvest will sweeten the flavour beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Red Cabbage (\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e), with sowing and growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45307635433541,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_8a0d72ef-396e-4273-8bb2-a8adddccc7ef.png?v=1783403895","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/red-cabbage-seeds-brassica-oleracea","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}