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Kolibri
BrassicaBrassica oleracea var. gongylodes
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 45 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
3" bulbs with uniform deep purple skin and nearly fiberless, crisp, white flesh.
Planting
Direct sow or transplant seedlings after last spring frost; successive sowings every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage moths, flea beetles, aphids. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, white rust.