vegetable variety in zone 5a
Red Acre cabbage in zone 5a
Red Acre · Brassica oleracea var. capitata
- Zone
- 5a -20°F to -15°F
- Growing season
- 150 days
- Days to harvest
- 60 to 100
The verdict
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About Red Acre
Sweet-tart, crisp, deep magenta; the standard red home-garden cabbage. Slaw, pickling, fresh. Productive, holds shape, good storage.
Critical timing for zone 5a
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Common challenges in zone 5a
- ▸ Fire blight in pears
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Late spring frosts
Modified care for zone 5a
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Red Acre in adjacent zones
Other cabbage varieties for zone 5a
- Brunswick
Sweet, dense, classic flavor; large flat-headed German storage cabbage. Sauerkraut, slaw, soups. Heritage open…
- Early Jersey Wakefield
Sweet, mild, tender; pointed conical heads. Slaw, fresh, sauerkraut. Heritage early variety (60 days), excelle…
- Savoy King
Mild, tender, crinkled-leaf elegance; the Savoy cabbage with frilled blue-green leaves. Stir-fries, stuffed le…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Red Acre cabbage grow in zone 5a?
Yes. Red Acre is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7b, which includes zone 5a.
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Image: "Weißkohl Brassica oleracea var. capitata 2011", by 4028mdk09, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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