Cabbage, Red 'Mammoth Red Rock'

Brassicaoleracea var. capitata

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Troy, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Petersburg, ND (Zone 3a) | March 2010 | positive

March 19, 2010: Still in Trial, needs about 2 more weeks before cutting the first heads.. but it's looking good (Pic). Container friendly...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | January 2006 | neutral

I have not grown this variety, information only.

Introduced to the US in 1889, this solid cabbage is red throughout and un...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | positive

This an old time open pollinated cabbage that I have not grown since the early 50's. Not much demand for red cabbage in my neck of the wo...Read More

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