Red cabbage Rodynda - organic-seeds

Rodynda Red Cabbage

The Rodynda red cabbage is a mid-late variety with oval, compact, deep red heads, selected by a German biodynamic breeder. Known for its excellent eating quality, this cabbage is perfect for various culinary applications.

🌿 Growing Advice for Red Cabbage

When to Sow?

• March - June (under cover or directly in the ground) for a harvest between August and December.
• Late and hardy varieties can also be sown directly in the ground in May-June.
• Refer to the specific variety information to determine the ideal sowing and harvesting period.

Germination & Growth

🌡️ Germination Temperature: 20°C
❄️ Cold Treatment: Not necessary, but can speed up germination.
💧 Soaking Seeds: Optional, helps with faster and more uniform germination.
⏳ Germination Time: 6 to 10 days.

Transplanting & Spacing

✂️ First thinning: Thin out seedlings to 5 cm apart once the first leaves appear.
🌱 Second transplanting: In the nursery when plants have 3-4 leaves, spacing them 10 cm apart.
🌿 Final transplanting: In June-July, once plants have 6-8 leaves, spacing them 80 cm apart.

🌎 Optimal Growing Conditions

✅ Soil: Rich in organic matter, well-draining, with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
☀️ Climate: Thrives in temperate climates, frost-resistant but sensitive to extreme heat.
📅 Growing Season: Ideal for autumn and winter harvest, depending on the variety.

🔪 Harvest & Storage

✔️ Harvest from late summer to winter when the cabbage is firm and fully formed.
✔️ Use a sharp knife and leave a few outer leaves to protect the cabbage during storage.
🧊 Storage: Keep in a cool, humid place (cellar or refrigerator), lasting several weeks.

🛡️ Diseases & Pests

⚠️ Diseases: Clubroot, mildew, black rot.
🐛 Pests: Flea beetles, cabbage white butterfly, aphids.

Protect your crops with these methods:
🔄 Crop rotation to reduce soil-borne diseases.
🕸️ Protective nets to prevent pest infestations.
🌿 Choose resistant varieties for better resilience.
🐞 Encourage natural predators (e.g., ladybugs).
🚱 Avoid overwatering to prevent fungal infections.

💡 Tip: If the cabbages are not fully developed, they can survive the winter and be harvested in spring. In this case, sow in June.