Mammoth Red Rock Cabbage

Seed Count: Approx. 300 seeds Days to Maturity: 100 Days Description: The Mammoth Red Rock cabbage is a reliable old heirloom from the late 1800s that produces deep red-purple, flattened, large, round heads.  These firms heads grow 8-10" across, and are red right down to their cores.  In fact, each head can weigh 5-8 lbs each!  The Mammoth Red Rocks has great flavor that is crisp, delicate, and subtly sweet, and is absolutely delightful for making salads, and slaws, cooking, and even pickling.  It also adapts pretty well to different growing conditions, and hardiness zones.  Plus, these solid heads have great storage capabilities too. Mint2Grow Tip: If you wish to grow this cabbage in South Florida, like I did, you should start your seeds early November-December.  My cabbages were able to grow and head before the temperatures got too hot again.  I feed it with fish emulsion, once a month, and it sizes up pretty quickly.  Cabbage worms bothered this variety less, which was an added bon