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Kossak
BrassicaBrassica oleracea var. gongylodes
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 80 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 8" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Kossak is a hybrid brassica variety prized for its tender, sweet flavor and mild taste profile. This reliable variety reaches maturity in approximately 80 days, making it ideal for mid-season gardening. Known for its excellent eating quality, Kossak produces heads with a delicious, pleasant flavor that sets it apart from coarser cabbage varieties. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soil under full sun to partial shade conditions. Best suited for gardeners seeking an easy-to-grow brassica with superior culinary qualities and dependable performance.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil, slightly acidic to neutral. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage moths, flea beetles, root maggots. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, bacterial leaf spot.