Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea
Days to Maturity: 65–80 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Europe
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial, grown as an annual
Plant Dimensions: 12"–16" tall, 24" wide
Variety Information: 6"–8" diameter, 3–4 pounds, round, medium-green to bluish-green, compact heads with white centers and tightly wrapped leaves. Dependable producer.
Attributes: Good for Containers
When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date for a summer crop, or 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date for a fall crop.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date, transplanting 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. For fall crop, 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outdoors in summer. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 75°–85°F. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for a cool–season harvest.
Days to Emerge: 7 – 12 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18"– 24"
Row Spacing: 24"–36"
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 18"–24"