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: 6-10 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-70ºF Seed Planting Depth: Sow 1/4" deep Starting Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting 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 date or 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 50ºF.
