Mid-early variety. Flat round tubers with showy blue-purple skin and celadon flesh.
Suitable for storing, delicious fresh. The best crop will be obtain sowing in summer and autumn.
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Botanical name | Brassica oleracea convar. acephala var. gongylodes |
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Average germination (%) | 90 |
Germination (in days) | 7-14 |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Life cycle | Biennial |
Plant use | Edible |
Planting distance | 25 x 30 cm |
Seeds per gram | 260 |
Soil - Moisture | Moist but well-drained |
Soil - Type | Rich |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Watering | Regular |
Direct sowing. Harvest of 65 to 80 days from planting.
Each fruit weighs about 140 to 200 grams. Rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals, high in antioxidants.