Kalibos

Brassica oleracea (capitata group)

A delicious fresh tasting cabbage with a pointed shape and intense red/purple leaves. The tall plant holds the large cabbage far from the ground, and the outer leaves are tender enough to be eaten like collards… if one wants something to nibble on while waiting for the cabbage to mature. For best success plant in June for a late September-October harvest.

Ecologically Grown

Growing instructions

Start indoors in early spring 4-6 weeks before last frost, sow 3-4 seeds in each pot, 5mm deep under a bright light. Seeds will germinate in 7-10 days. Thin down to the single strongest plant. Transplant in April at 45-60cm apart in row and 75-90cm apart for a fall harvest. Full sun, ideal soil pH of 6.5-7.2 Maintain even soil moisture, does best in cooler weather. Harvest when the cabbage head feels hard, leave the big outer leaves.