Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Cabbage Red
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Quantity
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60 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are Red Cabbage Seeds? — Crop Overview
Red Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra) (Erra Cabbage | Lal Patta Gobhi | Sivappu Muttaikose) is a cool-season (rabi) vegetable crop grown across India for its compact, purple-red leafy heads. Known for its high nutritional value and vibrant color, it is widely used in salads, curries, and commercial markets. Perfectly adapted to South Indian winter conditions. Seedvanam.
Why Grow Desi Red Cabbage — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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1–1.5 kg per head / 200–300 quintal per acre
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Drought Tolerance
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Low — requires consistent moisture
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Nutrition
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Rich in antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C & K
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Income
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Premium market demand due to color & health benefits
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Soil Health
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Deep-rooting — improves soil structure
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Nutritional Value of Red Cabbage
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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1.4 g
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Dietary Fiber
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2.1 g
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Iron
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0.8 mg
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Vitamin C
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57 mg
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Calories
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31 kcal
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How to Grow Red Cabbage Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained fertile soil, plough to 25–30 cm depth, pH 6–7.5
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Sowing Method
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Nursery raising then transplant / Containers
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Seed Rate
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0.5 g per pot / 300–400 g per acre
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Spacing
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45 × 45 cm
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Irrigation
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Requires regular watering — keep soil moist
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost + vermicompost recommended
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Pest Watch
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Cabbage worms, aphids — use neem oil spray
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Harvest
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80–100 days — harvest firm, compact red heads
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Sowing Calendar for Red Cabbage — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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Not preferred
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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October–November
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January–February
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Winter
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North India
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September–October
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December–February
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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October–January
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80–100 days after transplant
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Red Cabbage — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra
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Telugu Name
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Erra Cabbage (ఎర్ర క్యాబేజీ)
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Hindi Name
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Lal Patta Gobhi
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Tamil Name
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Sivappu Muttaikose
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Crop Type
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Vegetable
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Sowing Season
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Rabi / Winter
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Germination
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5–10 days
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Days to Harvest
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80–100 days
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Drought Tolerance
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Low
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial farm
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of Red Cabbage Seeds Across India
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Region/Language
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Common Name
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English
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Red Cabbage, Purple Cabbage
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Telugu
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Erra Cabbage
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Hindi
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Lal Patta Gobhi
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Tamil
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Sivappu Muttaikose
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Kannada
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Kempu Ele Kosu
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Malayalam
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Chuvanna Muttaikose
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Marathi
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Lal Kobi
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Bengali
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Lal Bandhakopi
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Gujarati
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Lal Kobi
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Why Buy Red Cabbage Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — Red Cabbage Seeds
What is Red Cabbage in Telugu?
Erra Cabbage (ఎర్ర క్యాబేజీ) — erra cabbage
Desi or hybrid?
100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
Best season in Telangana?
October–November (Rabi / Winter season)
Suitable for small farms?
Yes — works from terrace pots to 1-acre plots
Germination rate?
80–90% under proper Indian growing conditions
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