'Heading' Brassicas

This collection of 'Heading' Brassicas refers to the food crops in the Brassica oleracea species which form a dense cluster of leaves (Brussels sprouts and cabbage) or a dense cluster of flower buds (Broccoli and Cauliflower). All these crops need a relatively long time to mature and prefer the cool weather of spring and fall. Timing is critical to get these plants to maturity before it gets too warm (as a spring crop) or too cold (as a winter crop).

This collections includes: Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower
Article: Fall Planting Know How: Growing Brassicas

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Broccoli Seeds - Di Ciccio, ORGANIC

Brassica oleracea HEIRLOOM. You won’t find this beloved old Italian variety in the produce section of your supermarket, which makes it even more exciting to grow at home! Compact, 2...

Cauliflower Seeds - Snowball Self-Blanching, ORGANIC

Brassica oleracea Self-wrapping leaves protect the delicious 6-8" white heads from heat and sunlight. Best when grown as a fall crop, since the leaves curl inward and wrap the heads...

Broccoli Raab Seeds - Spring Rapini, ORGANIC

Brassica rapa Broccoli raab, also known as rapini, doesn’t produce a large main head, but instead grows many small florets with a slightly nutty, asparagus-like flavor, along with abundant, zesty-flavored...

Broccoli Seeds - Romanesco, ORGANIC

Brassica oleracea This geometric marvel has to be grown to be believed! A no-longer-secret Italian variety with lime green heads composed of well-defined spiraled points in an amazing fractal pattern....