COLE CROPS
BROCCOLI - Soil pH 6.5 - Start the seeds inside 8 weeks before the last spring frost. Transfer outside when the plants are 5 weeks old, spacing 12 to 18 inches apart. We recommend planting in a wide bed. In a 3 by 5 foot bed, you can transplant 15 plants. Harvest the main head in 60-90 days and continue to pick the side shoots until they quit forming. Broccoli is a heavy feeder, so work plenty of compost into the soil before planting. For safe control of cabbage worms and loopers, dust your crops with Bacillus Thuringiensis (BT).
BRUSSELS SPROUTS - Soil pH 6.5 - Start the seeds inside 8 weeks before the last spring frost, transplanting outside when the plants are 5 weeks old. Space the seedlings 18 inches apart. Brussel sprouts may also be planted in midsummer for a fall harvest. The use of Bacillus Thuringiensis (BT) will help control cabbage worms and loopers.
CABBAGE - Soil pH 6.5 - Start inside 8 weeks before the last spring frost. Transplant outside when the cabbages are 5 weeks old. For the largest heads, work plenty of compost into the soil and till deeply. Plant in a wide row, spacing the seedlings 12 inches apart. Do not let your transplants get more than 5 weeks old before transplanting, or maximum size may not be achieved. The use of Bacillus Thuringiensis (BT) will help control cabbage worms and loopers.
CAULIFLOWER - Soil pH 6.5 - Start the seeds inside 8 weeks before the last spring frost. Transfer outside when the plants are 5 weeks old, spacing 12 to 18 inches apart. We recommend planting in a wide bed. In a 3 foot by 5 foot bed, you can transplant 15 plants. Cauliflower is a heavy feeder, so incorporate plenty of compost into the soil before planting. Harvest the main head in 60-90 days. For safe control of cabbage worms and loopers, dust your crops with Bacillus Thuringiensis (BT).
KOHLRABI - Soil pH 6.5 - The kohlrabi is a member of the cabbage family. The edible part is the enlarged stem from which leaves develop. The enlarged stem is best harvested as soon as it reaches a diameter of 2 to 3 inches. Leaves of the young plants may be used like spinach or mustard greens. Kohlrabi is grown as a cool season vegetable, and should be planted in very early spring or early fall. Plant the seeds 1/4 inch deep in rows 2 feet apart, and thin to 4 inches apart in the row. Ample soil moisture and high soil fertility are necessary for rapid growth of quality kohlrabi.
Try growing broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and kohlrabi in the fall for an extra treat at summers end! All do well in the cool, fall nights.
306 – ATLANTIC 55-70 days –
A fast
grower with rounded, solid, medium sized blue-green heads. These
low growing plants will deliver a heavy crop of tasty side shoots as
well!
We recommend this variety for those who have a short spring growing
season.
PKT. - 100 seeds - $1.25
302 - CALABRESE
60-90 days - This popular old style broccoli was first introduced in
the
1880's. Grows a 4-8 inch central head with ample side
shoots.
A good choice for freezing!
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
O302 - PKT.
- 200 seeds -
$2.00
- CERTIFIED ORGANIC
301 - DE CICCO
50-60 days - An old reliable European variety first introduced in
1890. The small, blue/green heads are delicious, and deliver lots
of side shoots once the central head is harvested.
Excellent
flavor!
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
O301 - PKT. - 200 seeds -
$2.00
- CERTIFIED ORGANIC
304 – EARLY PURPLE SPROUTING 120-220
days – This frost hardy variety should be planted in the fall; the
bushy
24-36” plants grow slowly through winter, and sprout out prolifically
in
the spring. A great old English heirloom!
PKT. - 100 seeds - $1.25
305 – ROMANESCO 75-100
days - A very unique variety with a beautiful spiraling, apple-green
head.
Exceptional taste and texture. A good choice for northern
areas.
Simply delicious!
PKT. - 100 seeds - $1.25
303 - WALTHAM #29
60-95 days - The compact, 20 inch plants have dark blue/green, solid,
medium
sized heads, with plenty of side shoots once the main head is
harvested.
For a fall harvest, plant in late summer.
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
308
- EARLY FALL RAPINI 45 days – An old Italian
delicacy
that has the flavors of broccoli and mustard greens. Harvest the
tender, turnip-like leafy shoots, tops and tasty flower shoots from the
1½ - 2 foot plants. Delicious when steamed or
sautéed
with garlic and olive oil.
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
309
- SPRING RAPINI – 60 days – This European variety is a good
choice
for an early spring crop. A non-heading, branching plant that
produces
many tasty and tender tops and side-shoots. Should be harvested
before
warm weather. Will not over-winter.
PKT. -200 seeds - $1.25
O309 - PKT. - 200
seeds -
$2.00
- CERTIFIED ORGANIC
5011 – CATSKILL
85–110
days – A semi-dwarf variety that grows 20-24 inches tall.
Produces heavy yields of dark-green, firm 1½–1¾
inch
sprouts. Does nicely when planted as a fall crop, as it takes the
frost well. A very flavorful and hardy variety first developed in
Arkport, NY during 1941.
PKT. – 200 seeds - $1.25
5010 – LONG ISLAND IMPROVED
80-115 days – Was formerly the most widely grown brussels sprout in the
United States! The 20-24 inch plants produce a heavy set (50 to
100)
of small dark green, 1½ inch diameter heads over an extended
season.
Excellent choice for freezing. More flavorful than the
hybrid
varieties!
PKT. – 200 seeds - $1.25
O4502 – ALL SEASONS 85-95 days
-
A sure heading variety with large, 10-12 pound round, but flattened
heads.
A very good flavored cabbage that has shown some heat resistance.
PKT. – 200 seeds - $2.00 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
48 – COPENHAGEN MARKET 63-100
days
– The solid, 3 to 4 pound heads are one of the earliest, round headed
varieties
you can grow! The medium-green, small plants produce very uniform
heads that resist splitting. Keeps well!
PKT. – 200 seeds - $1.25
45 - DANISH BALLHEAD
90 days - This very dependable variety yields round, blue/green heads
that
weigh 5 to 7 pounds each. Resists splitting and
bolting,
and is a good choice for fresh use or sauerkraut.
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
49 - DRUMHEAD 87 days - This
savoy-type
variety, that dates back to pre-1885, produces large, coarsely crumpled
leaf heads. Very firm, crisp and tender! A sure-heading cabbage of
superior
quality!
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
40 - EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD
65
days - First introduced in 1840. The small pointed heads weigh
2-3 pounds each and have superb flavor.
Our best selling cabbage. Excellent choice for a fall crop!
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
4501 – GLORY OF ENKHUIZEN 75-100
days – A vigorous heirloom that dates back to the 1800’s! This
Dutch
variety produces 8-10 pound, dark blue-green heads with few outer
leaves.
Great for either kraut or fresh!
PKT. – 200 seeds - $1.25
47 - GOLDEN ACRE
63 days - An early cabbage that does well in poor soil
conditions.
The heads weigh 3
to 4 pounds each, and are very sweet.
Excellent for fresh use.
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
O47 - PKT. -
200 seeds - $2.00 - CERTIIED ORGANIC
41 - LATE FLAT DUTCH
110 days - First introduced by European settlers around
1850.
The flattened, oval heads are 14 inches in diameter, with a crisp,
white
interior. A good storing cabbage!
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
42 - PREMIUM LATE FLAT DUTCH
105 days - This heirloom was first introduced in 1924. The huge,
firm, blue-green heads, weigh 10-15 pounds each, with a solid,
white
interior. High quality and a good keeper!
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
46 - RED ACRE
76 days -
Our earliest red cabbage!
The compact plants save space in the garden. The globe shaped heads
weigh
2 to 4 pounds each. Great for salad or slaw!
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
O46 - PKT. -
200 seeds -
$2.00
- CERTIFIED ORGANIC
44 - RED DANISH
95 days - A fine quality red cabbage that has been a favorite since
1889!
The solid heads weigh 6 to 8 pounds each and have delicious
flavor.
An excellent storing cabbage!
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
4502
- SAVOY PERFECTION 90 days – The tender, dark green
leaves are crinkles and crumpled. An excellent choice for
stuffing.
Nice and firm heads.
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
5123 - ALL THE YEAR ROUND 70 days -
A
good choice for cold frame planting. The large, tight heads are wrapped
in dark-green leaves, and keep longer than many other varieties. Nice,
delicious taste eaten raw or cooked. Excellent choice for freezing.
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
5121 – EARLY PEARL 90
days – A delicious choice! The pure white heads grow large and
tasty,
and have good coverage by the outer leaves. Excellent
cauliflower
for fall planting. An all time favorite. Try some!
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
5120 – EARLY SNOWBALL
60 days – This very popular variety of open-pollinated cauliflower was
first introduced in 1888. The compact plants have smooth, 6-7
inch
delicious tasting heads that are pure white in color. In northern
climates, does well in the spring or fall. For southern
gardeners,
it should be grown as a fall crop only. Freezes well, too!
PKT. – 200 seeds - $1.25
O5120 - PKT. - 200 seeds -
$2.00
- CERTIFIED ORGANIC
5122 – IGLOO 70 days – These heavy
yielding,
snowball-type plants are great for freezing! The 7 inch heads are
solid and are shielded from frost by dense, upright foliage. A
good
choice for the home gardener!
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
307 - VIOLETTA ITALIA 85 days
-
An old Italian favorite. The large, purple heads blanch to green when
cooked,
and have a mild broccoli-like flavor. Attractive in the garden, and
easy
to grow.
Pkt. 100 seeds - $1.25
C01 - PAK CHOI - CHINESE CABBAGE
(Brassica
rapa -Chinesis Group) 50-60 days – This popular
Chinese-type
cabbage has clusters of 8-12 thick, wide stalks with smooth, glossy
green
leaves. Use like celery or for greens. This fast growing,
non-heading
leaf-type variety does best in cool weather. Very popular in
Asian
dishes.
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
OC01 - PKT. - 200 Seeds - $2.00 -
CERTIFIED ORGANIC
C02 - WONG BOK - CHINESE CABBAGE (Brassica
rapa - Pekinensis Group) 80 days –
An
old Mandarin variety that can tolerate some drought and heat
conditions.
The short, broad heads can reach up to 10 pounds, and have light green
leaves with white hearts. Very crisp and tender with a mild,
mustard-like
flavor.
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
C03 - TATSOI - CHINESE MUSTARD(Brassica
rapa - Narinosa group) 45 days – This
mild
flavored variety forms dense, 10-12 inch rosette-shaped heads.
Popular
choice for Oriental cooking. A prolific variety that should be
grown
in either early spring or fall.
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
OC03 - PKT. 200 seeds - $2.00 -
CERTIFIED ORGANIC
4402 - EARLY PURPLE
VIENNA
67 days - This is the standard garden variety of kohlrabi that has been
popular for generations of backyard gardeners, dating back to
pre-1885.
The purple skinned bulbs have greenish white, interior flesh, with
small
leafy tops. A little larger and later than the Early White Vienna
variety.
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
O4402 - PKT.
- 200 seeds - $2.00 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
4401 - EARLY WHITE VIENNA
65 days - An early variety that grows 12 inches high. The pale green,
flattened,
globe shaped bulbs are smooth and form above the ground. The
uniquely
flavored white flesh is best when bulbs are 3" in diameter. Make
successive sowings in the spring to enjoy over a longer period of time.
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
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High
quality, blank plastic stakes are used to label transplants inside.
Just
use a fine point permanent marker to easily write down information on
the
stakes. Plastic is white and writing remains legible despite the
action of weather, water or fertilizer. 20 mil thick plastic
wears
better than wood stakes, costs less than metal stakes. Large size
may also be used outside in the garden.
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(6 inch by ½ inch ) - $2.75
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