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Crane White
FlowerBrassica oleracea
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 90 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Extend the flower production season with ornamental kale. The Crane series is consistent, uniform, and provides a range of colors. Crane White has creamy white centers with a blush of pink surrounded by green outer leaves. Also know as flowering kale and ornamental cabbage.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after frost danger passes
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining loam, slightly acidic to neutral. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, flea beetles, aphids, diamondback moths. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, powdery mildew.