Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Wirsing
Rotkohl
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Chou rouge
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Savoy Cabbage and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Red Cabbage
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.