Description
Compact plants save precious garden space. Very early, spherical heads can weigh up to 5 lbs. and are dense, with few wasted outer leaves. Plants are more compact than other varieties and grow quickly. Harvest when the heads feel solid by lightly compressing them. Pick as soon as heads are ready to prevent splitting. The fine flavor serves a multitude of uses: coleslaw, stir fries, sauerkraut or as a corned-beef accompaniment. Seeds can also be sprouted. Resistant to “Yellows” disease and is frost-tolerant. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.
- Days to germinate: 7-14
- Days to maturity: 65
- Start indoors 4-6 weeks before planting. Sow ¼” deep in sterile planting medium.
- Sow outdoors 4 weeks before last frost.
- Seed spacing: 15-20”
- Seed depth: ¼”, no deeper
- Produce size: 5-7” diameter, 3-5 lbs. each
- Yield: 1 head per plant
- Mature plant height: 12-15”
- Suitable for container growing: Yes
- Year of discovery: 1925
