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Kolibri — Brassicas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Kolibri
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

45days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z6–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Direct sow or transplant seedlings after last spring frost; successive sowings every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture; 1-1.5 inches per week
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0)
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Height: 10-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep purple
Size: 3"
Shape: Round, compact bulb
Flavour: Mild, slightly sweet flavor with crisp, tender, nearly fiberless white flesh.

In the kitchen

Raw in slaws and salads, roasted, steamed, stir-fried, grilled; young leaves are edible as greens

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cabbage moths, flea beetles, aphids
Diseases: Clubroot, black rot, white rust

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	April – May	June – July	June – July	July – September
2	April – May	June – July	May – July	July – September
3	March – April	May – June	May – June	June – October
4	March – April	May – June	April – June	June – October
5	February – March	April – May	April – May	May – November
6	February – March	April – May	April – May	May – November
7	February – March	April – May	March – May	May – November
8	January – February	March – April	March – April	April – December
9	January	February – March	February – March	March – December
10	January	February – March	January – March	March – December
11	January	January – February	January – February	February – December
12	January	January – February	January – February	February – December
13	January	January – February	January – February	February – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms

OnionsRepel cabbage root fly and flea beetles with their strong sulfur compounds

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, drawing pests away from brassicas

MarigoldsRepel whiteflies and aphids while attracting beneficial predatory insects

SpinachProvides ground cover and doesn't compete for nutrients, shares similar growing conditions

LettuceGrows well in partial shade of brassicas and helps maximize garden space

ChivesRepel aphids and improve overall plant health through natural pest deterrence

CarrotsHelp break up soil for brassica roots and don't compete for the same nutrients

Avoid

TomatoesCompete for similar nutrients and can stunt brassica growth

StrawberriesCan inhibit brassica growth and attract slugs that also damage cabbage family plants

Pole beansMay inhibit brassica growth and create too much shade for optimal development

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 31
Protein (g): 2.57
Fat (g): 0.34
Carbohydrate (g): 6.27
Fibre (g): 2.4
Vitamin A (µg): 8
Vitamin C (mg): 91.3
Vitamin E (mg): 0.15
Vitamin K (µg): 102
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.191
Folate (µg): 65
Calcium (mg): 46
Iron (mg): 0.69
Magnesium (mg): 21
Phosphorus (mg): 67
Potassium (mg): 303
Zinc (mg): 0.42
Selenium (µg): 1.6

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the brassicas growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Kolibri

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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