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.