Integro is a mid-late red cabbage bred for compact growth and reliable 85-day harvests across hardiness zones 1 through 10. This F1 hybrid delivers good flavor in a tidy plant that doesn't sprawl, making it practical for both market growers and home gardeners working with limited space. Its frost-hardy nature means you can push your growing season in cooler climates, while moderate water needs keep maintenance straightforward.
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Red cabbages with genuinely good flavor are harder to find than you'd think, and Integro delivers on that promise without demanding extra fussing. The compact growth habit means you're not wrestling with sprawling plants or massive heads that need serious storage space. At 85 days to harvest, it sits in that sweet spot between early varieties and the slow-maturing storage types, giving you flexibility in succession planting.
Red cabbage is primarily used in fresh and fermented applications. Slice it raw into slaws and salads where its color and crisp texture shine, ferment it for sauerkraut and kimchi, or cook it gently to preserve its deep red hue in braised dishes and stews.
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Sow 2 seeds per cell in 50- or 72-cell plug flats, or 3-4 seeds per inch in 20-row flats at 1/4 inch depth. Maintain soil temperature above 75°F until germination, then lower air temperature to approximately 60°F. Seedlings are typically ready to transplant outdoors in 4 to 6 weeks.
Transplant outdoors 4 to 6 weeks after sowing, spacing plants 12 to 18 inches apart in rows 18 to 36 inches apart. Integro is frost-hardy, so early spring and fall plantings are both viable depending on your zone.
Harvest Integro at 85 days after transplanting when heads have reached mature size and feel firm when squeezed. You can cut heads while still actively growing, as younger, greener heads store better than fully mature ones. Use a sharp knife to cut the head cleanly at the base, leaving the stem and outer leaves intact if storing.
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