Brassica Germination Information
Brassica is the botanical name for Ornamental Cabbage and Kale 
How to Sow Brassica: - Sow indoors, covering the seeds with 4X their thickness in soil
- Maintain the temperature of 68°-70° F during germination
- Germination takes takes 3-10 days
- For early spring color, sow in late winter
- When sowing seed outdoors, we recommend a maximum planting depth of 4X the width of the seed
How to Grow Brassica: Space: Space seedlings 12 inches apart in rich, well-drained soil and full sun
Soil: Keep the soil evenly moist and fertilize moderately
Temperature: Thrives in 60° F nights and tolerates deep shade
Transplanting and additional care: It is easy to transplant and shows the best color if fertilizer is withheld during the last month of production and is grown cool (60°F). In zones 8-10, discourage weeds and protect the roots in winter
Appearance and Use: Decorative, ornamental plants for beds, borders, and edging.
Brassica is beautiful in containers. Ornamental Kale can also be eaten or used as a
garnish.Plants display thick green leaves held in rosettes 12 inches across with centers of white,
rose, or purple in fall and winter
About Brassica: Pronunciation: bras’i-cå o-ler-a’se-a
Lifecycle: Ornamental Kale
Origination: Brassicaceae; native to Europe
Common Names: Ornamental Cabbage and Kale
