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Twister

Brassica

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 6–9
  • 62 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 18" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    The big, heavy, well-domed heads have large wrapper leaves that protect them from the sun, resulting in excellent color and head quality. Twister performs well in summer and fall in the Northeast and Midwest, from late June through late October in Coastal California, and in desert areas in the winter. A great complement to Mardi.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 5-6 weeks before transplant date, or direct sow in late May to early June (northern regions) for summer/fall harvest; transplant when seedlings have 4-6 true leaves

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam enriched with compost or aged manure; slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Cabbage moth, flea beetle, cabbage aphid, imported cabbageworm. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew.