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Catalogue · 79 varieties
Brassicas
79 open-pollinated and heirloom varieties with days to harvest and difficulty. Each links to its full growing record — sowing window, spacing, soil pH and pest notes.
All 79 brassicas
79 brassicas — 34 heirloom, 44 hybrid and 1 open-pollinated. Days to harvest run from 20-40 days (Arugula 'Rocket') to 220-240 days (Purple Sprouting Broccoli 'Early Purple Sprouting'). Germination takes 3–7 days. Brassica is insect-pollinated, so seed stays true with 800 m–1.6 km (2,625–5,249 ft) of separation.
79 varieties
| Variety | Harvest | Germinates | Spacing | Height | Size | pH | Seed | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingBrassica oleracea var. botrytis | 68days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Heirloom | Easy |
| Arugula 'Rocket'Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa 'Rocket' | 20-40days | 3-7days | 0.1–0.15 m4–6 in | up to 0.91 mup to 3 ft | 2-4 inch leaves when harvested young | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Very Easy |
| AttisBrassica oleracea var. gemmifera | 118days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| BeasBrassica oleracea var. gongylodes | 42days | 7-10 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| BishopBrassica oleracea var. botrytis | 65days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Black Magic KaleBrassica oleracea | 65days | 5-10days | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 10-12 inch leaves | 6.0-7.5 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Bok Choy 'Joi Choi'Brassica rapa chinensis 'Joi Choi' | 45-50days | 4-7days | 0.15–0.2 m6–8 in | 0.91 m3 ft | 8-10 inches tall, 6-8 inches wide | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Brussels Sprouts 'Long Island Improved'Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera 'Long Island Improved' | 100-120days | 5-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 1-2 inches diameter | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| Burpee Hybrid BroccoliBrassica oleracea var. italica 'Burpee Hybrid' | 70-80days | 5-10days | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 6-8 inch diameter heads | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Moderate |
| Cabbage 'Red Express'Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Express' | 76-80days | 5-10days | 0.3–0.38 m12–15 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 2-4 pounds, compact heads | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Cabbage 'Stonehead'Brassica oleracea capitata 'Stonehead' | 70-80days | 5-10days | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 6-8 inches diameter, 3-4 pounds | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Moderate |
| Calabrese BroccoliBrassica oleracea var. italica 'Calabrese' | 60-90days | 5-10days | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 4-6 inches diameter | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Champion CollardsBrassica oleracea var. viridis 'Champion' | 60-75days | 7-14days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 12-18 inch leaves | 6.0-7.5 | Hybrid | Easy |
| CharbellBeta vulgaris | 28days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.1–0.15 m4–6 in | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| CheddarBrassica oleracea var. botrytis | 58days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| CitrusBrassica rapa var. pekinensis | 54days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.91 m3 ft | 11" | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| ClementineBrassica oleracea var. botrytis | 55days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Collard Greens 'Georgia Southern'Brassica oleracea var. acephala 'Georgia Southern' | 60-85days | 7-14days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 8-12 inch leaves | 6.0-7.5 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Contender Green BeansPhaseolus vulgaris 'Contender' | 49-55days | 7-10days | 0.1–0.15 m4–6 in | — | 5-6 inches long | 6.0-7.0 | Open-pollinated | Easy |
| Copenhagen Market CabbageBrassica oleracea var. capitata 'Copenhagen Market' | 65-75days | 7-12days | 0.3–0.38 m12–15 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 4-6 pounds, 6-8 inches diameter | 6.0-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| De Cicco BroccoliBrassica oleracea var. italica | 45days | 5-10days | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 3-4" | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Easy to moderate |
| DenaliBrassica oleracea var. botrytis | 73days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Detroit Dark RedBrassica oleracea var. capitata 'Detroit Dark Red' | 100-110days | 5-10days | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 3-5 lbs | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Dinosaur KaleLagenaria siceraria | 125days | 7-10days | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | 0.23–0.46 m9–18 in | 10-12 lb. | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Easy |
| DivinoBrassica oleracea var. gemmifera | 110days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Dwarf Blue Curled KaleBrassica oleracea var. acephala 'Dwarf Blue Curled' | 55-75days | 5-10days | 0.2–0.3 m8–12 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 4-6 inches per leaf | 6.0-7.5 | Heirloom | Easy |
| EarliSnowBrassica oleracea var. botrytis | 45days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Early Flat Dutch CabbageBrassica oleracea var. capitata 'Early Flat Dutch' | 100-110days | 7-12days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 10-15 pounds, 8-10 inch diameter | 6.0-6.8 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| Early Jersey Wakefield CabbageBrassica oleracea var. capitata 'Early Jersey Wakefield' | 63-75days | 5-10days | 0.3–0.38 m12–15 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 2-3 pound heads | 6.0-6.8 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Fioretto 70Brassica oleracea var. botrytis | 70days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 8" | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Flame StarBrassica oleracea var. botrytis | 62days | 7-10 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| GladiusBrassica oleracea var. gemmifera | 98days | 7-10 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Golden Acre CabbageBrassica oleracea var. capitata 'Golden Acre' | 65-75days | 5-10days | 0.3–0.38 m12–15 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 3-5 lbs, 6-7 inches diameter | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Easy |
| GraffitiBrassica oleracea var. botrytis | 80days | 7-10 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Green Goliath BroccoliBrassica oleracea var. italica 'Green Goliath' | 55-65days | 5-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 6-8 inches diameter | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Easy |
| HakuBrassica rapa var. pekinensis | 55days | 7-10 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.91 m3 ft | 11" | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Kale 'Winterbor F1'Brassica oleracea var. acephala 'Winterbor F1' | 60-65days | 7-10days | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | Large leaves, 8-12 inches long | 6.0-7.5 | Hybrid | Easy |
| Kohlrabi 'Early White Vienna'Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes 'Early White Vienna' | 55-65days | 5-10days | 0.15–0.2 m6–8 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 2-4 inches diameter when harvested | 6.0-7.5 | Heirloom | Easy |
| KolibriBrassica oleracea var. gongylodes | 45days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.15–0.2 m6–8 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 3" | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| KossakBrassica oleracea var. gongylodes | 80days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.2–0.25 m8–10 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 8" | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Lacinato KaleBrassica oleracea var. acephala 'Lacinato' | 60-90days | 5-10days | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | Individual leaves 10-18 inches long | 6.0-7.5 | Heirloom | Easy |
| LavenderBrassica oleracea var. botrytis | 70days | 7-10 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| MinuetBrassica rapa var. pekinensis | 48days | 7-10 daysdays | 0.3 m12 in | 0.91 m3 ft | 9" | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| MizunaBrassica rapa var. japonica | 21-45days | 4-7days | 0.15–0.3 m6–12 in | 0.91 m3 ft | Individual leaves 3-8 inches long depending on harvest stage | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Mustard Greens 'Southern Giant Curled'Brassica juncea 'Southern Giant Curled' | 45-50days | 5-10days | 0.2–0.3 m8–12 in | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | Large leaves, 8-12 inches long when mature | 6.0-7.5 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Napa Cabbage 'Michihili'Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis 'Michihili' | 65-75days | 4-7days | 0.3–0.38 m12–15 in | 0.91 m3 ft | 12-16 inches tall, 4-6 inches diameter | 6.0-7.5 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Osaka Purple MustardBrassica juncea 'Osaka Purple' | 21-40days | 4-7days | 0.1–0.15 m4–6 in | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | 4-6 inch leaves | 6.0-7.5 | Heirloom | Easy |
| PaxtonBrassica oleracea var. botrytis | 67days | 7-10 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| PeppermintBeta vulgaris | 60days | 7-10 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | — | — | Heirloom | Easy |
| Premium Crop BroccoliBrassica oleracea var. italica 'Premium Crop' | 82-85days | 5-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 6-8 inch diameter heads | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Moderate |
| PuntoverdeBrassica oleracea var. botrytis | 78days | 7-10 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Purple MoonBrassica oleracea var. botrytis | 62days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Purple Sprouting Broccoli 'Early Purple Sprouting'Brassica oleracea var. italica 'Early Purple Sprouting' | 220-240days | 7-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | Small to medium heads, 2-4 inches across | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| Purple Top TurnipBrassica rapa | 37days | 4-7days | 0.1–0.15 m4–6 in | 0.91 m3 ft | 8-10" | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Purple Vienna KohlrabiBrassica oleracea var. gongylodes 'Purple Vienna' | 60-70days | 7-10days | 0.15–0.2 m6–8 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 2-4 inch diameter bulbs | 6.0-7.5 | Heirloom | Easy |
| QuickstarBrassica oleracea var. gongylodes | 37days | 7-10 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Radish 'Daikon 'Miyashige'Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus 'Miyashige' | 60-70days | 4-7days | 0.1–0.15 m4–6 in | up to 0.91 mup to 3 ft | 14-18 inches long, 2-3 inches diameter | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Red Acre CabbageBrassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Acre' | 76-80days | 5-10days | 0.3–0.38 m12–15 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 3-4 pounds, 6-7 inches diameter | 6.0-6.8 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Red Giant MustardBrassica juncea 'Red Giant' | 45-60days | 3-7days | 0.2–0.3 m8–12 in | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | 8-12 inches long, 6-8 inches wide leaves | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Red Russian KaleBrassica napus | 50-65days | 5-10days | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | 1.2 m4 ft | 8-12 inch leaves | 6.0-7.5 | Heirloom | Easy |
| Red TrumpetBrassica rapa var. pekinensis | 60days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.91 m3 ft | 11-12" | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| RomanescoCucurbita pepo | 95days | 5-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.3–0.91 m1–3 ft | 24" | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Moderate to challenging |
| Ruby Perfection CabbageBrassica oleracea var. capitata | 85days | 5-10days | 0.38–0.46 m15–18 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 3 1/2 lb. | 6.0-6.8 | Hybrid | Moderate |
| Ruby Red or Rhubarb ChardBeta vulgaris | 32days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.15–0.2 m6–8 in | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | — | — | Heirloom | Easy |
| SilviaBrassica oleracea var. gemmifera | 103days | 7-10 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Snow CrownBrassica oleracea var. botrytis | 50days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Snowball Y Improved CauliflowerBrassica oleracea var. botrytis 'Snowball Y Improved' | 68-75days | 5-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 6-8 inches diameter | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Moderate |
| Song TJS-65Brassica oleracea var. botrytis | 42days | 7-10 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Spring RaabBrassica rapa var. ruvo | 42days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.3–0.46 m12–18 in | 0.91 m3 ft | — | — | Heirloom | Easy |
| SynergyBrassica oleracea var. botrytis | 60days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| TatsoiBrassica rapa var. narinosa | 40-50days | 4-7days | 0.15–0.2 m6–8 in | 0.91 m3 ft | Individual leaves 2-4 inches, rosette 8-10 inches across | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Easy |
| TerekBrassica oleracea var. gongylodes | 40days | 7-10 daysdays | 0.15–0.2 m6–8 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 6" | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Tokyo BekanaBrassica rapa var. chinensis | 21-45days | 4-7days | 0.15–0.2 m6–8 in | 0.91 m3 ft | 4-8" | 6.0-7.5 | Hybrid | Easy |
| TwisterBrassica oleracea var. botrytis | 62days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Vates Dwarf Blue Curled KaleBrassica oleracea var. acephala 'Vates Dwarf Blue Curled' | 55-60days | 7-10days | 0.2–0.3 m8–12 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 6-8 inch leaves | 6.0-7.5 | Heirloom | Easy |
| VitaverdeBrassica oleracea var. botrytis | 71days | 7-14 daysdays | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | — | — | Hybrid | Easy |
| Waltham 29 BroccoliBrassica oleracea var. italica 'Waltham 29' | 65-74days | 7-14days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 4-6 inch diameter heads, 1-2 pounds | 6.0-7.0 | Heirloom | Moderate |
| White Hot CauliflowerBrassica oleracea var. botrytis 'White Hot' | 68-75days | 5-10days | 0.46–0.61 m18–24 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 6-8 inch diameter heads | 6.0-7.0 | Hybrid | Moderate to challenging |
| Winterbor KaleBrassica oleracea | 60days | 7-14days | 0.3–0.38 m12–15 in | 0.25–0.61 m10–24 in | 8-12 inch leaves | 6.0-7.5 | Hybrid | Easy |
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