Braise it slowly with apple and red wine vinegar for a classic side dish. Shred it raw for coleslaw. Pickle it. One of the most useful vegetables in a winter garden, and one of the most beautiful.

Red Cabbage ‘Tête Noire 3’ is a superb frost resistant variety, prized for its firm, dense, and deeply coloured round heads. A Christmas favourite, its sweet flavour intensifies after frost, making it perfect for traditional braised sweet-and-sour dishes, hearty winter slaws, and festive recipes. This reliable variety stores excellently, providing homegrown produce deep into winter. This packet contains approximately 1500 seeds.

🌱 Sow outdoors May to end July. Sow in a seedbed or modules for transplanting.
☀️ Prefers full sun. A bright, open site is best for solid head formation.
💧 Keep soil moist. Consistent watering is key, especially during head formation.
📏 Forms compact, solid heads. Harvest from autumn through winter.

Bullet Technical Data
🌱 Depth: 1.5 cm
📅 Sow: May to end July
☀️ Light: Full sun
🌡️ Germ: 7-12 days
📏 Height/Spread: Compact, head approx. 1-2 kg
🪴 Space: 40-50 cm apart
⏳ Harvest: Oct-Feb (from summer sowing)
🪙 Seeds: Approx. 1500 seeds

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