F1 hybrid. A very deep red with dark green outer leaves, a bit over a foot wide. Plants are dependably uniform and color improves after a frost. A standout in the autumn garden that will work well with mums.
20 seeds
PLANTING
Brassica oleracea
Annual
Germination:6-10days
Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 65-70F
Seed Planting Depth:Sow1/4″ deep
Starting Indoors:Start indoors6-8 weeks beforetransplanting outdoors, 3-4 months before full-sized heads are needed, or 3-4 months before your first fall frost date. Transplant 12″ apart.
Sowing Outdoors:Around the last frost dateor 3-4 months before your first fall frost date.Sow 2-3 seeds every 12″, thin to the strongest seedling.
Height and Width:8-12” by 12-14″
Spacing:12-14” apart
Light Needs:Sun
Soil Needs:Fertile,well-drained
Approximate days to flower from seed:90-100 days
Uses:Bedding plant, containers, fall color
Care:Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. The color of the leaves deepens when temperatures fall under 50F.
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