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Peppermint

Brassica

Beta vulgaris

Overview
Peppermint is a heirloom Brassica cabbage variety prized for its distinctive pale green coloring and tender, crinkled leaves. Reaching maturity in approximately 60 days, this early-season cultivar offers a notably mild cabbage flavor with a crisp, delicate texture that makes it exceptionally versatile. The leaves are sweeter and more tender than traditional varieties, making Peppermint cabbage ideal for fresh, raw applications such as slaws and salads, while remaining excellent for light cooking. This easy-to-grow variety thrives in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil and is particularly valued by home gardeners seeking a refined cabbage experience.
Planting
Start indoors 4-5 weeks before last frost and transplant after frost danger, or direct sow in cool season
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam, fertile soil with moderate organic matter. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, flea beetles, aphids, cabbage loopers. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, alternaria leaf spot.