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Gladius
BrassicaBrassica oleracea var. gemmifera
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 98 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Blue-green sprouts are uniform in size and color and hold well on their stalks. Plants resist lodging. Medium-small sprouts. For early and mid-fall harvest.
Planting
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplant date, or direct sow 8-10 weeks before first frost; transplant when seedlings reach 4-6 inches tall
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam rich in organic matter, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.5). Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, flea beetles, aphids. Common diseases: Clubroot, powdery mildew, downy mildew.