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The standard open-pollinated variety since the 1890s and still a great pick today! Compact 24" plants yield 50-100 tender, dark green 1½" sprouts over an extended period. This variety is great for freezing.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Biennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Bright Yellow |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 90-100 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed |
| Seeds Per Pack | 200 |
