DELIVERY INFO
We are proud to offer free delivery on many products within our service area of the Kootenay-Boundary region of British Columbia. Seeds are a $5 flat rate delivery charge.
NOTE:Tree & Plant orders placed in the winter months are delivered in May or available to pick up on or after April 30th during open hours. Seed orders ship within 1 to 2 weeks from the date the order is finalized or you can select your preferred date. Please reach out to us if you have any questions. Processing times may vary based on product availability.
Product Details
Ruby Ball cabbage forms compact, firm heads of deep purple‑red leaves (about 6–8″ wide and typically 3–4 lbs) with a smooth, mildly sweet flavor that works beautifully raw, pickled, or cooked. It matures quickly — about 60–65 days in warm season plantings and up to 95 days in cooler conditions. One of its best features: it holds exceptionally well in the garden without splitting, giving you weeks of harvest flexibility. It has good disease resistance (including black rot) and produces very uniform, tight heads with excellent internal quality. The rich color and sweet crunch make it a standout in slaws, braises, or as a vibrant pickling cabbage.
Ruby Ball Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
Compact, firm heads of deep purple-red leaves (6–8" wide, 3–4 lbs) with smooth, mildly sweet flavor. Excellent raw, pickled, or cooked. Vigorous, uniform, and disease-resistant.
| Days to Maturity | 60–65 days (warm season), up to 95 days (cool season) |
| Plant Size | 6–8" wide heads, 3–4 lbs |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Start Indoors | 6–8 weeks before last frost |
| Direct Sow | Can be sown outdoors 2–4 weeks before last frost, but best started indoors for consistent, tight heads. |
| Seed Depth / Germination | Sow 1/4" deep. Germinates in 7–10 days at 18–24°C (65–75°F) soil. |
| Spacing | 18–24" between plants; 24–30" between rows |
| Soil & Water | Fertile, well-drained soil. Keep evenly moist for firm, tight heads. |
| Special Traits | Deep purple-red color, disease resistant (black rot), uniform, tight heads |
| Flavor & Uses | Mildly sweet, crisp. Excellent raw, pickled, or cooked. |
| Harvest | Harvest when heads are firm and fully formed. Can hold in garden without splitting for flexible harvest. |