I've had the same results from Red Express. It just can't take our midwestern heat.
Stonehead has produced reliably for me year after year.
I do want to try the Kaitlin this spring. Is that a Baker Creek variety? I don't see it listed on Jung's site.
I'm also going to try some of the chinese/napa cabbage this time. I got my buddy's wife's Korean Granny's recipe for traditional long-process kimchi awhile back and I'm itching to make some of it.
Augie; I think the Kaitlin was from Johnnies Select Seeds, but look around. there may be other sources. Its December 4 and its has a small head but is still growing. (In the low tunnel. I snaked one of those 40 degrees F. heating cables you use to prevent pipe in the straw around their base. About 100-120 days.. Get it started in late July!) The Golden beauty Chinese cabbage is from Bakers Creek and is still doing well. They also offer a cabbage called Sapporo Giant Cabbage and thought I would try to grow some next year.
No, I have not had much luck with any red cabbage which is a shame. Mrs. Pete likes sweet and sour Cabbage soup and braised red cabbage. At least it does not cost much to buy.
Good deal! Nice truck and just in time for winter. My last truck was 30 years ago and I still miss it. My cars are all light gray. Darker colors and midwestern heat and all that.