Product Description
Early and firm with great field-holding ability. Gladius produces blue-green sprouts that are uniform in size and color and hold well on their stalks. Plants resist lodging. Medium-small sprouts. An excellent choice for early and mid-fall harvest, with sprouts that stay fresh on the stalk longer than standard varieties.
Basic Information
Latin Name : Brassica oleracea
Days to Maturity : from transplanting; 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.) : 76,100
Sprout Size : Medium-small
Sprout Color : Blue-green, uniform
Light Requirement : No specific needs – thrives in any weather
Soil Type : Irrigated, fertile soil; pH above 6.0
Growing Information
Germination Temperature : 75 – 85°F (24 – 29°C)
Germination Time : 5 – 10 days
Sowing Method : Transplant recommended. Sow 2–3 seeds per cell in 72-cell plug flats, ¼ inch deep. Seedlings ready in 4–6 weeks. Space 18–24 inches between plants, rows 30–36 inches apart.
Spacing in Garden : 18 – 24 inches apart; rows 30 – 36 inches apart
Support : No staking required
Hardiness Zones : Annual in all zones
Harvest : Pick after frost and until the end of December in most areas. Sprouts should be firm and well-formed.
Other Information
Pest Resistance : Exceptionally resistant – flea beetles and cabbage worms are rarely seen with minimal care. Use floating row covers from day of planting for protection.
Disease Resistance : Outstanding tolerance – practice crop rotation and good sanitation. All seed lots tested negative for black rot and black leg.
Special Notes : Early maturing with excellent field-holding ability – sprouts stay fresh on the stalk longer. Blue-green sprouts uniform in size and color. Medium-small size ideal for fresh market. Plants resist lodging. A top choice for early and mid-fall harvest.
