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Kossak — Brassicas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Kossak
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

80days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z6–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting

Cultivation

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

Appearance & flavour

Colour: White or pale cream
Size: 8"
Shape: Round, globe-shaped
Flavour: Sweet, tender, and delicious with a mild, pleasant flavor profile.

In the kitchen

Roasting, boiling, steaming, raw in salads, soups, stews

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cabbage moths, flea beetles, root maggots
Diseases: Clubroot, black rot, bacterial leaf spot

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

Companion planting

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

MarigoldsRepels cabbage moths and other harmful insects with strong scent

OnionsRepels cabbage worms, aphids, and flea beetles with sulfur compounds

LettuceBenefits from shade provided by larger brassica leaves, efficient space use

SpinachGrows well in partial shade of brassicas and doesn't compete for nutrients

CeleryRepels cabbage white butterflies and provides natural pest deterrent

CarrotsLoosens soil for brassica roots and doesn't compete for same nutrients

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms and aphids

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for flea beetles and aphids, draws pests away from brassicas

Avoid

StrawberriesCompetes for nutrients and can stunt brassica growth

TomatoesInhibits brassica growth and both plants compete for similar nutrients

Pole beansCan shade out brassicas and compete for nitrogen in soil

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.

Kossak

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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