Cabbage Kalibos ( Brassica oleracea ) is an heirloom cabbage variety that has been cultivated for thousands of years and for good reason … This rare red-purple, cone shaped cabbage not only adds stunning colour to the garden, it stores really well & is crisp and sweet, making it great for salads, coleslaw, pickling, as a cooked vegetable or added in a baked potato!
The Red Cabbage Kalibos, like all cabbages are very nutritious and have many health benefits; they are a good source of folate, calcium, iron and vitamin C, just to name a few. They also have health benefits for the heart, digestion, immunity and as a cancer fighting food!
For another variety of Cabbage check out our page on the Sugarloaf variety.
Growth
Cabbage Kalibos grows up to around 25 cm’s tall,15 cm’s wide in a conical shape and can weigh in at up to 900 grams. It is suitable for any climate if sown at the right time of year and is ready for harvest from seed at around 90 days depending on conditions. Harvest once the heads are firm. Cabbage can be grown in containers / pots.
We always recommend growing your food organically, so when fertilising or trying to keep pests under control, keep in mind that there are always organic options. Your body and family will thank you!
Note: Germination instructions can be found in the ‘Germination Instructions Tab’ below. Upon purchase you will receive these detailed instructions via email so that you have a permanent record.
FAMILY:
Brassicaceae
CLIMATE:
Cold to Tropical
TEMPERATURE RANGE:
10 to 35°C / 50 to 95°F
SOIL TYPE:
Wide range from slightly sandy to clay, however, must be well draining. Grow best in compost rich soils with chicken manure.
LOCATION:
Full sun, will tolerate some shade.
HEIGHT:
Up to 25 cm’s (1 foot)
WIDTH:
Up to 35 cm’s (1 foot)
pH:
6.0-6.5
GROWTH TYPE:
Annual for Harvest, Biennial for Seed
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Medium
POLLINATION:
Pollinated by Bees; required to produce seed.
MATURITY:
Average 90 days
GERMINATION RATES:
93%
GERMINATION TIME:
7-14 days at temperatures between 10-23°C / 50-75°F
GERMINATION DIFFICULTY:
Easy
SEEDS PER GRAM:
Approximately 300
MEDICINAL QUALITIES:
Yes
WEED POTENTIAL:
No
EDIBLE:
Yes
SEED STORAGE & VIABILITY:
Cold Storage at 4°C (Fridge) up to 4 years.
FACTS ABOUT BRASSICA OLERACEA (Cabbage Kalibos)
Cabbages are part of the Brassica Genus and are related to cauliflower; turnips; broccoli and brussels sprout.
The Sugarloaf cabbage can be grown all year round in all climates but cold.
