Product Description
Organic hybrid for spring and summer plantings. Belstar has proven to be widely adapted, and has performed particularly well in Florida in the winter. Heads are medium green and well-domed with a medium-size bead. Strong, stress-tolerant plants with good side-shoot production. For summer and fall harvest. USDA Certified Organic.
Basic Information
Latin Name : Brassica oleracea
Days to Maturity : from transplant; add about 20 days if direct seeding
Life Cycle : Annual
Hybrid Status : Hybrid (F1)
Product Specifications
Plant Height : Medium
Packet Size : 100 seeds
Seeds per Pound (avg.) : 142,100
Head Color : Medium green, well-domed with medium bead
Light Requirement : No specific needs – thrives in any weather
Soil Type : Well-drained, fertile soil high in organic matter; pH 6.0 – 7.5
Growing Information
Germination Temperature : 75 – 80°F (24 – 27°C)
Germination Time : 3 – 7 days
Sowing Method : Sow 2 seeds per cell in 72-cell flats, ¼ inch deep. Seedlings ready in 3–4 weeks. Transplant outdoors 10–18 inches apart in rows 18–36 inches apart.
Spacing in Garden : 10 – 18 inches apart; rows 18 – 36 inches apart
Support : No staking required
Hardiness Zones : Annual in all zones
Harvest : Cut heads when tight and before flower buds open. Side shoots follow for extended harvest.
Other Information
Pest Resistance : Exceptionally resistant – flea beetles and cabbage worms are rarely seen with minimal care.
Disease Resistance : Outstanding tolerance – practice crop rotation and good sanitation.
Special Notes : Widely adapted organic hybrid – performs well across diverse conditions. Strong, stress-tolerant plants with good side-shoot production. USDA Certified Organic. A reliable choice for summer and fall harvest.
