Red Omero Baby Cabbage - 5 Seeds

Baby Red Omero is a compact, early maturing red cabbage variety with striking deep purple to reddish-maroon leaves and a mild, sweet flavour. It forms small, dense heads ideal for fresh salads, slaws, and pickling. It’s often grown for baby veg markets or small garden spaces due to its fast growth and attractive colour.

Type  Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group)

Head size  About 10–15 cm in diameter

Maturity  60–70 days from sowing

Features  Uniform mini heads, vibrant colour, good for succession sowing

Growing & Sowing Baby Red Omero Cabbage

Sowing

Indoors  Sow 4–6 weeks before the last frost.

Outdoors  Direct sow from mid-spring once the soil warms up or start seedlings and transplant.

Seed depth  1–1.5 cm

Spacing

Between plants  25–30 cm

Between rows  30–45 cm
(Closer spacing is fine for baby heads.)

Growing Conditions

Soil  Rich, well-drained soil with pH 6.5–7.5

Sunlight  Full sun

Watering  Keep soil consistently moist — don't let it dry out.

Feeding  Boost with compost or a nitrogen-rich feed during early growth; switch to balanced fertilizer as heads begin to form.

Care Tips

Protect young plants from cold snaps or hard frost.

Mulch well to conserve moisture and keep weeds down.

Succession sowing every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest.

Common Pests & Problems

Flea Beetles

Symptoms  Tiny holes in leaves, particularly in young seedlings.

Control

Use fine mesh or fleece covers.

Mulch and water regularly to reduce beetle activity.

Neem oil or insecticidal soap can help.

Cabbage White Butterfly

Symptoms  Caterpillars that chew large holes in leaves.

Control

Netting is very effective.

Remove caterpillars by hand.

Apply Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) if necessary.

Aphids

Symptoms  Curling leaves, sticky residue, and visible clusters of insects.

Control

Spray with water or insecticidal soap.

Encourage ladybirds and lacewings.

Slugs and Snails

Symptoms  Chewed outer leaves, slime trails.

Control

Use barriers (like crushed eggshells or copper).

Hand-pick or use organic slug pellets.

Clubroot (in acidic or poorly drained soils)

Symptoms  Wilted leaves, stunted growth, swollen roots.

Control

Rotate brassicas every 3–4 years.

Add lime to raise soil pH if needed.

Improve drainage.