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Cabbage ‘Red Drumhead’ Seeds – Traditional Red Winter Cabbage (UK)
Cabbage ‘Red Drumhead’ Seeds – Traditional Red Winter Cabbage (UK)
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Cabbage ‘Red Drumhead’ is a classic, hardy variety producing large, dense heads with deep red-purple leaves. Reliable and easy to grow, it’s ideal for UK gardens and allotments, providing a versatile crop for autumn and winter harvesting.
Why Grow Cabbage ‘Red Drumhead’?
Large, solid heads with rich red-purple colour
Traditional winter cabbage variety
Excellent flavour and texture
Hardy and reliable in UK conditions
Ideal for fresh use, cooking, and storage
Easy to grow and beginner-friendly
How to Sow Cabbage Seeds (UK Guide)
Sowing time: March–May
Where: Seed trays under cover or outdoor seedbeds
Seed depth: 1cm
Germination: 7–14 days
Transplant seedlings once established
Growing Instructions
Grow in full sun
Prefers fertile, firm soil
Space plants approximately 45–60cm apart
Firm soil around plants to prevent rocking
Water regularly during dry periods
Net plants to protect from pests
Harvesting & Use
Harvest period: Autumn to winter
Cut heads when firm and fully formed
Ideal for coleslaw, braising, and pickling
Colour intensifies after light frost
Product Details
Variety: Cabbage ‘Red Drumhead’
Plant type: Hardy annual vegetable
Head colour: Red-purple
Approx. seed count: (500 seeds)
Growing location: Gardens, allotments, veg beds
Difficulty level: Easy
Suitable for: UK growing conditions
Why Buy from Curriott Hill Nursery
Seeds selected for reliable UK performance
Small-batch, quality-focused nursery
Fast UK dispatch
Suitable for beginner and experienced growers
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For Seeds
If you are unhappy with your purchase, we will accept returns up to 14 days from purchase.
Refunds will be issued once the item has been received by us, in its original packaging.
Buyer pays for return postage
For Fresh Microgreens
If your Microgreens do not arrive in Perfect Condition with 48 hours of dispatch we will refund all orders.
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