Red Express, Heirloom Red Cabbage Seeds

Red Express, Heirloom Red Cabbage Seeds — The Early, Compact Red Cabbage Bred for Northern Gardens, Ready in 62 Days

Red Express (Brassica oleracea) is an open-pollinated red cabbage specifically bred for Canada and the northern tiers of the USA — compact plants that head up quickly into tidy, solid, split-resistant oval heads of just 2–3 lbs. Extra early production, perfect for smaller portions and square foot gardening. Beautiful deep red color, excellent for colorful coleslaw, salads, and cooking. 62 days. 200+ seeds per packet.

Why Grow Red Express?

• Bred for northern gardens — specifically developed for Canada and northern USA
• Extra early production — ready in just 62 days
• Compact 2–3 lb split-resistant oval heads — perfect for smaller portions
• Beautiful deep red color — excellent for coleslaw, salads, and cooking
• Ideal for square foot gardening — compact plants, efficient use of space
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow outdoors in late summer for a fall crop. Transplant outdoors spacing plants 12–18 inches apart in full sun. Water consistently. Harvest at 62 days when heads are firm and solid. Split-resistant — holds well in the garden.

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.