Brassica oleracea Top quality, extra early Red Express offers compact, 2-3 lbs, purple-red heads that are solid & heavy for their size with crispy texture and excellent flavor. These handsome cabbages keep well at harvest. Use or colorful fresh slaw, stir-fry, or saut. Approx. 65 days to harvest. Light Full sun RowSpacing 12 inches Plant Spacing 12-18 inches Plantingdepth 1/2 inch Days to germination 7-12 Days to maturity 62-65 Gardener’s Notes:In spring to midsummer, sow groups of 3 seeds 14 – 18 inches apartin rich, well-amended soil. Cover 1/2 in. deep. When seedlings are well established, thin to strongest single seedling. For transplants, start about 6 weeks early. Transplant about 2 weeks before last frost. Provide growing plants with even moisture and use a high nitrogen fertilizer monthly.Watch for caterpillars; control with non-toxic B.T.