• Pusa Red Cabbage Hybrid-1 is a nutritious, deep red/purple cabbage variety developed by India's ICAR-IARI (Pusa), known for its compact heads, high antioxidant (anthocyanin) content, and Vitamin C, making it excellent for salads, cooking, and health, offering vigorous growth and pest resistance. Its vibrant color changes slightly with soil pH (redder in acidic soil, purple in neutral/alkaline) and it has a slightly earthy taste, suitable for fresh eating, coleslaw, or stews. 

Key Characteristics:

• Color: Deep red to purple, vibrant, tightly wrapped leaves.
• Nutrition: Rich in anthocyanins (antioxidants) and Vitamin C.
• Flavor:
•  Similar to green cabbage but with a subtle earthy taste.
• Uses: Versatile for salads, coleslaws, pickling, cooking, and stews.
• Growth: Vigorous, with good pest and disease tolerance, preferring cooler weather.
• Origin: Developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) at Pusa. 
• Growing Information:
• pH Sensitivity: The pigment's color (redder vs. purpler) depends on soil pH.
• Seed Starting: Seeds can be sprouted in soil or a wet paper towel, needing warmth (around 70°F) and moisture.
• Maturity: A hybrid known for strong, healthy growth.