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Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis 'Snowball') |
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Tomatoes Galore Swap 2024 - TomatoNut95 This fast-growing variety develops 6" snowy white heads weighing 3-5 pounds. Mature heads can linger in the garden, so you won't have to rush your harvest. Crisp and tender with a nutty, sweet flavor. Direct sow ¼" deep outdoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date or indoors in early winter for spring transplant. 70-80 days. |
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| Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis 'Snowball X') |
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Ferry Morse Early Snowball X - Growing in Garden 1- Purchased 2020 Germination temperature: 45 F to 85 F - Will germinate at soil temperatures as low as 40 F. Seed can be saved 5 years. Maintenance and care: Most finicky of the cole (cabbage family) crops. In Garden One 2022 |
April 23, 2022: Transplanted (4 into Garden One.) June 21, 2023: Seeds sown (Flat #4 Row 8) July 30, 2023: Transplanted (One Into Garden One in right side of small raised bed.) |
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Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Early Golden Acre') |
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E.C. Lubbock TX 12/16/2022 Very early, high-quality sort. Dense, solid heads are very spherical, reaching 5-7 inches in diameter, and weights of 3-5 pounds. Plants are very compact relative to the size of the heads, allowing closer spacing than some varieties. Fine for cole slaw, stir-fries, and other fresh uses. Not usually considered an excellent storage type. One of the earliest types we sell, and popular since at least the 1920s. 65 days. |
June 21, 2023: Seeds sown (Flat #4 Row 11b (3)) |
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Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Mammoth Red Rock') |
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Anne C., Texas 90-100 |
June 21, 2023: Seeds sown (Flat #4 Row 9) |
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Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Perfection') |
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mig 2022 89 days |
June 21, 2023: Seeds sown (Flat #4 Row 10) |
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Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Premium Late Flat Dutch') |
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Tomatoes Galore Swap - TomatoNut95 A gigantic cabbage, with heads that can grow to 10-15 pounds! An heirloom dating to the mid-1800s, this variety is popular both for its huge size but also for its good flavor. 100 Days. |
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Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Acre') |
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From DnD Swap - TwistedPixie -12-2020 Victory Seeds 2023 EARLY SPRING SEED EXTRAVAGANZA #1 - 2024 - DraDiana - Packed for 2023, Botanical Interests SN 2024 - will have Germination temperature: 45 F to 85 F - Will germinate at soil temperatures as low as 40 F. Seed can be saved 5 years. Maintenance and care: Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before average last spring frost. 65 days In Garden One 2022 |
February 11, 2021: Seeds sown (Indoors under lights.) February 15, 2021: Plant emerged (1 out of 9 emerged.) April 9, 2021: Transplanted (In garden one.) March 11, 2022: Seeds sown (Indoors under lights.) March 16, 2022: Plant emerged (1 seedling emerged.) June 21, 2023: Seeds sown (Flat #4 Row 12b (4)) |
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Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Jewel') |
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One made it through the winter in zone 5b Illinois 2021. Germination temperature: 45 F to 85 F - Will germinate at soil temperatures as low as 40 F. Seed can be saved 5 years. Maintenance and care: Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before average last spring frost. 75 days |
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Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera 'Groninger') |
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Anne C., Texas | June 21, 2023: Seeds sown (Flat #4 Row 1a (4)) |
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Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera 'Long Island Improved') |
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Growing in garden. From DnD Swap - Kathy547 -12-2020 Wishes - L.S. Harts WV - 2023 All made it through the winter in zone 5b Illinois 2021. Start seeds in early May and set out transplants in May. You can also direct seed in late April. Fork in organic matter in the form of backyard compost or composted manure to the planting hole or row. Add mulch at time of planting to keep the roots cool and moist during the growing season. Plants should be placed 24 inches apart. Brussels sprouts need ample water during the heat of summer and can benefit from a starter fertilizer at time of planting. Apply fertilizers again when plants are 12 inches tall and again every three to four weeks. Some of the same pests that attack cabbage and broccoli can be an issue for Brussels sprouts. Gardeners can use floating row covers to protect these vegetables while they are small. Look out for cabbage worms, cabbage loopers and aphids. Cutting off tops of plants or pinching when sprouts begin initiates an early harvest but may reduce yield. Harvest can begin after the first frost when the sprouts are about ¾ of an inch to two inches in diameter and bright green. Make successive harvests from the base to the top as sprouts mature. As you harvest, remove the lower leaves. A new plant on the market is called Kalettes and they are a combination of Brussels sprouts and kale. 90-120 days |
February 11, 2021: Seeds sown (Indoors under lights.) February 15, 2021: Plant emerged (9 out of 10 emerged.) April 9, 2021: Transplanted (In garden one.) March 11, 2022: Seeds sown (Indoors under lights ) June 21, 2023: Seeds sown (Flat #4 Row 1b (4)) |
| Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera 'Rosella') |
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Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes 'Early Purple Vienna') |
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From M.T. St. Hubert Quebec Canada 12-2020 Sow seeds in early spring. Make small plantings every 2 to 3 weeks for continuous spring and early summer harvest. For an especially early harvest, plants may be started indoors or in the greenhouse in flats to be transplanted into the garden as soon as the ground becomes workable. Like cabbage, kohlrabi plants can stand some frost. One or two late plantings can also be made in mid-summer at the same time as late cabbage. In very hot weather, these seedlings may benefit from some shade when they are small. Sow seeds in rows and cover them 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Thin the seedlings to 2 to 5 inches apart. Transplant the surplus seedlings to fill in blanks in other parts of the row or into additional row space if more harvest is desired. Discard excess plants or use them for tender, stir-fry greens. 62 days |
April 25, 2021: Seeds sown (Outdoors in raised bed.) April 30, 2021: Plant emerged (All emerged ) June 21, 2023: Seeds sown (Flat #4 Row 13) |
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Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes 'Early White Vienna') |
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From DnD Swap - JessabelleJLH - 12-2020 D.B. Keehe, TX - 2023 Sow seeds in early spring. Make small plantings every 2 to 3 weeks for continuous spring and early summer harvest. For an especially early harvest, plants may be started indoors or in the greenhouse in flats to be transplanted into the garden as soon as the ground becomes workable. Like cabbage, kohlrabi plants can stand some frost. One or two late plantings can also be made in mid-summer at the same time as late cabbage. In very hot weather, these seedlings may benefit from some shade when they are small. Sow seeds in rows and cover them 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Thin the seedlings to 2 to 5 inches apart. Transplant the surplus seedlings to fill in blanks in other parts of the row or into additional row space if more harvest is desired. Discard excess plants or use them for tender, stir-fry greens. 55 days |
April 25, 2021: Seeds sown (Outdoors in raised bed.) May 4, 2021: Plant emerged (2 emerged) June 21, 2023: Seeds sown (Flat #4 Row 14) |
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Kale (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica 'Casper') |
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Anne C., Texas 70 to 80 days |
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Kale (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica 'Scarlet') |
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From N.S. UK 2022 mig 2022 65 days |
April 28, 2023: Seeds sown (Flat #1 R 8, 9.) June 16, 2023: Transplanted (9 Into Garden One & one into pot with peppers into Garden Two.) |
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Collards (Brassica oleracea var. viridis 'Champion') |
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A few made it through the winter in zone 5b Illinois 2021. Seed should germinate in 5 to 10 days at an optimal temperature of 75°F (24°C) or thereabouts. Transplant seedlings into the garden when they 4 to 6 inches (10-15 cm) tall with 2- to 4-leaves and daytime temperatures reach 50°F (10°C); firm transplants into the soil by hand. Prefers a soil pH range of 6.0 to 7.5. 75-85 days |
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Collards (Brassica oleracea var. viridis 'Georgia') |
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From DnD Swap - JessabelleJLH - 12-2020 Plant in early spring for summer harvest and again in midsummer for fall and early winter harvest. Sow the seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Thin the seedlings to 6 inches apart, allow them to grow until they begin to touch, then harvest whole plants to give 18 inches between plants. This allows enough space for plants to mature. Thinned plants may be eaten. Allow at least 3 feet between rows because plants become large. 50–80 days In Garden One 2022 |
February 11, 2021: Seeds sown (Indoors under lights.) February 15, 2021: Plant emerged (3 out of 9 emerged.) April 9, 2021: Transplanted (In garden one.) March 11, 2022: Seeds sown (Indoors under lights ) March 16, 2022: Plant emerged (2 seedlings emerged.) |
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Curly Kale (Brassica oleracea var. viridis 'Nero di Toscana Precoce') |
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Purchased bc 2022 Germination temperature: 45 F to 85 F - Will germinate at soil temperatures as low as 40 F. Seed can be saved 4 years. Maintenance and care: Direct seed about three months before expected fall frost. 60 days In Garden One 2022 |
March 11, 2022: Seeds sown (Indoors under lights.) March 16, 2022: Plant emerged (4 seedlings emerged.) April 16, 2022: Transplanted (5 into Garden One.) |
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Flowering Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. viridis 'Osaka Pink') |
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From N.S. UK 2022 | |
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Flowering Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. viridis 'Osaka Red') |
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From N.S. UK 2022 |
