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Purple Moon
BrassicaBrassica oleracea var. botrytis
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 62 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Early maturing purple cauliflower. Very attractive medium-dark, purple heads. Our best-performing purple variety in warm weather and also makes an excellent fall crop. Widely adapted.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost for spring crops; sow directly or transplant in midsummer for fall harvest
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam, slightly acidic (pH 6.0-7.0). Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, flea beetles, aphids, cabbage moths. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, powdery mildew, downy mildew.