Product Description
Excellent in the Northeast. The medium-size plants produce well-domed, blue-green heads with a fine bead. Produces quality crops under less than ideal conditions. For summer and fall harvest. A reliable performer that delivers quality heads even when conditions aren't perfect.
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.) : 75,000
Head Color : Blue-green, well-domed with fine 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.
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 : Excellent in the Northeast – well-domed blue-green heads with fine bead. Produces quality crops under less than ideal conditions. A reliable performer for summer and fall harvest.
