Behold the glorious red cabbage! Perk up your meal with nutrients and color! Start seeds inside about a month before the last frost date. Plant seedlings in a sunny location about 12-18 inches apart. If available, add humus to garden soil. Keep the shallow roots mulched to protect them from damage and weeds. Water during dry periods. SEED INFORMATION: Lifecycle: annual (vegetable) Time to Maturity: about 3 months Sun Requirement: sun Spacing: 12" apart Depth: 1/4 inch Packet Weight: 900mg Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata