Red Trumpet Cabbage

Red Trumpet Cabbage Seeds

Non-GMO | Open-Pollinated | The Elegant Pointed Heirloom

The Culinary Edge 🎺

Move over, dense grocery store spheres. The Red Trumpet (often referred to as a "Kalibos" type) is a visual and culinary masterpiece. Characterized by its unique, elongated, heart-shaped head that tapers to a point, this cabbage is far more delicate than its round cousins. The leaves are thinner, crispier, and noticeably sweeter, lacking the waxy, heavy sulfur taste of commercial red cabbage. For the chef, it offers a refined "shred" that stays light and airy—perfect for high-end garnishes where texture is as important as color.

25+ Seeds per Pack

At A Glance:

✨ Flavor Profile

• Gourmet Sweetness: One of the highest sugar contents of any red cabbage variety, making it palatable even for those who typically avoid raw brassicas.

• Delicate Crunch: The leaf structure is fine-veined and tender, providing a crisp "snap" without being tough or woody.

🍴 Culinary Versatility

• The Ultimate Slaw: Because the head is less dense, it shreds into beautiful, long, vibrant ribbons that don't weep as much water as round varieties.

• Grilled "Hearts": Slice the pointed heads lengthwise into wedges and char them on the grill; the natural sugars caramelize beautifully while the interior stays tender.

• Fermentation Star: Makes a stunning, jewel-toned sauerkraut or kimchi that retains a crunchier texture than standard cabbage.

🌱 Growing Notes

• Visual Marker: Unlike round cabbages, the Red Trumpet is easy to identify in the field by its upright, cone-like habit, which also helps with air circulation and disease resistance.

• Quebec Cool-Season: Thrives in the Montreal autumn. The vibrant violet color intensifies as the nights get cooler, and a light frost only serves to boost the sugar levels in the leaves.

• Spacing: Give these "trumpets" room to expand; their outer wrapper leaves can be quite large, though the inner heart remains elegantly compact.