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Silvia
BrassicaBrassica oleracea var. gemmifera
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 103 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Sprouts are medium-large, round, and very dense. The plants are medium-tall, upright, and resist lodging. Similar to Dagan, but a few days later and with the added benefit of intermediate resistance to black rot.
Planting
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting, or direct sow in mid-summer for fall harvest
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.5). Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage moth, cabbage looper, flea beetle, aphid. Common diseases: Black rot, clubroot, powdery mildew.