69 days to maturity from transplant date. Vigorous plants produce round, blue-green heads 2–3 lbs., 5″”–6″” (12.5–15 cm) in diameter.
Culture: Start indoors in individual peat pots. Transplant into fertile well drained soil in full sun area. It is important that the soil around the plant be firm and sturdy.
Harvesting: Pick when heads become solid, cutting just below the lowest leaves.
Uses: The vitamin rich heads are delicious cooked, or raw in salads and coleslaw. Popular with cooks throughout the world.
Nutrition: A good source of vitamins A & C.