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Puntoverde
BrassicaBrassica oleracea var. botrytis
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 78 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Attractive, high-quality heads for summer or fall harvest. Produces excellent fall crops and, unlike other Romanesco types, produces very good summer crops in areas without extreme summer heat. Also suitable for winter or early spring production in areas with mild winters. Strong, rugged plants. Outperforms typical romanesco types under stressful weather conditions.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow 10-12 weeks before fall frost for fall crops
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining, fertile loam, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage loopers, diamondback moths, flea beetles, aphids. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew, alternaria leaf spot.