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BrassicaBrassica oleracea var. gongylodes
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 37 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
Overview
Very uniform in maturity with exceptional earliness and good flavor. Excellent yields.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow 2-3 weeks before last spring frost for early crop; succession plant every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining loam, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.5). Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, cabbage loopers, flea beetles, aphids. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, powdery mildew.