Key Seed Details:

• Family: Brassica oleracea, related to broccoli, cabbage, kale.
• Appearance: Produces small, dense, cabbage-like buds along a central stalk.
• Varieties: Green (like 'Long Island Improved') and colorful red/purple types (like 'Red Ball', 'Redarling') are available, offering nutty flavors.
• Benefits: High in Vitamins C & K, fiber, and attract beneficial insects when flowering
• Growing Conditions:
  • Sunlight: Full sun (6-8 hours daily).
  • Soil: Fertile, well-draining, slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.8), rich in organic matter.
  • Temperature: Prefers cool weather; best growth at 15–18°C (59–64°F).
  • Water: Consistent moisture is key; avoid waterlogging
  • Planting & Care:
    • Sowing: Indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow in fall for winter harvest.
    • Depth & Spacing: Sow seeds 0.5-2cm deep; transplant seedlings 30-60cm apart.
    • Support: Tall plants often need staking or caging.
    • Harvest: Begin 90-120 days after planting, picking lower sprouts first; frost makes them sweeter