Cultivating Brassica Brilliance, Growing Brassica oleracea Vegetable Seeds with Success

Brassica oleracea Seeds - Growing Guide

Key Features:

• Height: 1.5-3 feet (variety-dependent: cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale)
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil, pH 6.0-7.5
• Uses: Fresh eating, cooking, salads, culinary versatility

Product Details:

• Germination Rate: High
• Seed Freshness: Optimal for growth
• Shelf Life: Best used within 1 year

Planting Instructions:

1. Sowing:

   • Indoors: Start 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed trays.
   • Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost when soil is above 50°F (10°C).

2. Germination:

   • Occurs in 5-10 days.
   • Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

3. Transplanting:

   • Move seedlings outdoors at 4-6 weeks, spacing plants 12-24 inches apart.
   • Gradually expose seedlings to outdoor conditions for 7-10 days before planting.

Care Tips:

• Watering: Maintain consistent moisture but avoid waterlogging.
• Mulching: Retains soil moisture and minimizes weeds.
• Harvesting: Follow variety-specific guidelines:
  • Cabbage: Harvest firm heads.
  • Broccoli: Cut tight flower heads before blooming.
  • Kale: Pick leaves as needed.

Grow versatile and nutritious Brassica crops with ease!