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🥬 Red Cabbage ‘Mars’ Seeds
🥬 Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra
🥬 Type: Hardy Biennial (grown as Annual)

Red Cabbage ‘Mars’ is a popular, early-maturing variety producing round, dense heads with vivid deep purple-red leaves and a firm texture. Known for its excellent flavour and good storage qualities, Mars is perfect for salads, cooking, pickling, and traditional red cabbage dishes. Its robust growth makes it suitable for cooler climates and a reliable crop for home gardeners and growers alike.

Plant Details
Type: Hardy Biennial (grown as Annual)
Height: 30–45cm
Spread: 40–50cm
Head Size: Medium to large (1 - 1.5 kg)
Harvest: September – November
Position: Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil

Growing Information
Sow: March – May indoors or under cover
Germination: 7–14 days at 12–20°C
Transplant: After frost, space 40–50cm apart
Care: Keep moist, protect from pests, and feed regularly

Why You’ll Love It
Early and uniform maturity
Deep red colour with excellent flavour
Good storage and cooking qualities
Hardy and vigorous growth

Top Tip
Harvest when heads are firm and dense, before frost, for best flavour and texture.

Perfect For
Salads, pickling & cooking
Autumn and winter harvest
Raised beds & allotments
Home gardeners seeking reliable red cabbage

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