Meet Rosé Cabbage: a striking cabbage with purple-green outer leaves and a vibrant pink to violet centre. It brings the familiar crunch and juicy texture of white cabbage to the table with a colour that makes every dish stand out.
This sweet, mild variety forms rounded heads and is especially appealing for slaws, salads, wraps and fresh foodservice preparation. Its colour holds well after cutting and is less prone to bleeding into surrounding ingredients than conventional red cabbage.
Rosé Cabbage is a strong-growing F1 hybrid suited to temperate growing conditions. Give each plant room to form a full head, keep the soil evenly moist and harvest when the head feels firm.
A healthy, live Rosé Cabbage seedling ready to transplant. Seedling size may vary with the growing season and dispatch date.
Growing Journey: Seedling to Harvest
| Stage | Timing | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| What You Receive | Transplant-ready seedling | Plant promptly into prepared soil and water in well. |
| Establishment | First 1–2 weeks | Keep moisture steady while roots establish. Check young plants for caterpillars and other pests. |
| Leaf Growth | As the plant develops | Maintain even watering and give the spreading leaves plenty of space. |
| Head Formation | Later growth | The rounded head fills out and develops its distinctive pink to violet interior. |
| Harvest | Approx. 70–90 growing days | Cut the head at its base once it is firm and well formed. Timing varies with season and local conditions. |
Success Checklist
| Action | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Choose a sunny position | Supports vigorous growth and good head development. |
| Prepare fertile, well-drained soil | Helps the plant produce a substantial, uniform head. |
| Allow 45–50 cm between plants | Provides space for mature leaves and airflow. |
| Water consistently | Cabbages grow best without repeated periods of drying out. |
| Inspect the leaves regularly | Early checks make caterpillars, aphids and other pests easier to manage. |
| Harvest when firm | A firm, well-formed head delivers the best texture for the kitchen. |
Colour, Flavour & Kitchen Uses
Flavour: Sweet and mild, with the juicy crunch you would expect from a quality white cabbage.
Fresh use: Shred into slaws, salads, wraps, sandwiches and colourful mixed vegetable packs.
Preparation: The colour remains attractive when prepared raw, marinated or lightly cooked. It is particularly useful in mixed dishes where you want colour with less bleeding than conventional red cabbage.
Pest & Care Notes
Good habits: Check the undersides of leaves, use suitable insect netting where needed and keep weeds down around the plants.
Watering: Water at the base and aim for consistent soil moisture, particularly as heads begin to form.
We are a proudly Australian-owned family business dedicated to providing high-quality seedlings, seeds, fruit trees, native plants, and indoor ornamentals. We offer express shipping to SA, VIC, QLD, and NSW, with local delivery and pickups available by arrangement. Unfortunately, due to restrictions, we are unable to send to TAS, WA, or NT. For OH&S and biosecurity reasons, farm tours and direct purchases are not available, and pickups can only be made at our farm gate entrance. We deeply value our loyal customers and thank you for your continued support.
Meet Rosé Cabbage: a striking cabbage with purple-green outer leaves and a vibrant pink to violet centre. It brings the familiar crunch and juicy texture of white cabbage to the table with a colour that makes every dish stand out.
This sweet, mild variety forms rounded heads and is especially appealing for slaws, salads, wraps and fresh foodservice preparation. Its colour holds well after cutting and is less prone to bleeding into surrounding ingredients than conventional red cabbage.
Rosé Cabbage is a strong-growing F1 hybrid suited to temperate growing conditions. Give each plant room to form a full head, keep the soil evenly moist and harvest when the head feels firm.
A healthy, live Rosé Cabbage seedling ready to transplant. Seedling size may vary with the growing season and dispatch date.
Growing Journey: Seedling to Harvest
| Stage | Timing | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| What You Receive | Transplant-ready seedling | Plant promptly into prepared soil and water in well. |
| Establishment | First 1–2 weeks | Keep moisture steady while roots establish. Check young plants for caterpillars and other pests. |
| Leaf Growth | As the plant develops | Maintain even watering and give the spreading leaves plenty of space. |
| Head Formation | Later growth | The rounded head fills out and develops its distinctive pink to violet interior. |
| Harvest | Approx. 70–90 growing days | Cut the head at its base once it is firm and well formed. Timing varies with season and local conditions. |
Success Checklist
| Action | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Choose a sunny position | Supports vigorous growth and good head development. |
| Prepare fertile, well-drained soil | Helps the plant produce a substantial, uniform head. |
| Allow 45–50 cm between plants | Provides space for mature leaves and airflow. |
| Water consistently | Cabbages grow best without repeated periods of drying out. |
| Inspect the leaves regularly | Early checks make caterpillars, aphids and other pests easier to manage. |
| Harvest when firm | A firm, well-formed head delivers the best texture for the kitchen. |
Colour, Flavour & Kitchen Uses
Flavour: Sweet and mild, with the juicy crunch you would expect from a quality white cabbage.
Fresh use: Shred into slaws, salads, wraps, sandwiches and colourful mixed vegetable packs.
Preparation: The colour remains attractive when prepared raw, marinated or lightly cooked. It is particularly useful in mixed dishes where you want colour with less bleeding than conventional red cabbage.
Pest & Care Notes
Good habits: Check the undersides of leaves, use suitable insect netting where needed and keep weeds down around the plants.
Watering: Water at the base and aim for consistent soil moisture, particularly as heads begin to form.
We are a proudly Australian-owned family business dedicated to providing high-quality seedlings, seeds, fruit trees, native plants, and indoor ornamentals. We offer express shipping to SA, VIC, QLD, and NSW, with local delivery and pickups available by arrangement. Unfortunately, due to restrictions, we are unable to send to TAS, WA, or NT. For OH&S and biosecurity reasons, farm tours and direct purchases are not available, and pickups can only be made at our farm gate entrance. We deeply value our loyal customers and thank you for your continued support.
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