The journey of a red cabbage, from a tiny seed to a vibrant, dense head, is a rewarding process for any gardener. After the plant establishes its roots and sprouts its initial leaves, it enters a crucial maturation phase, where its form begins to take shape, a transformation marked by the careful folding of leaves at the central axis.

The emerging cabbage head is a bit smaller and denser than that of a green cabbage. At this stage, the red cabbage plant is a striking sight: large, purplish-grey leaves splay outward, framing the tight, purplish-pink cabbage head developing at its centre.

With each passing day, the red cabbage head begins to mature and increase in size. Applying a balanced fertiliser and watering consistently should be continued religiously, as it improves the quality and size of the red cabbage head. From germination to harvest typically takes around three to four months, depending upon........

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