Summer cabbage 'Bronco'

Latin name Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Quantity per packet About 20 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameBrassica oleracea var. capitata
FamilyBrassicaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 20 seeds
Code produitWHPER-0025
Product
description

The 'Bronco' summer cabbage is a robust and reliable variety, known for producing beautiful, heavy, dense, and very uniform heads that give the vegetable garden a look of great abundance. Its waxy, thick green leaves firmly wrap around the head, contributing to a crisp texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavor, highly appreciated in cooking. It is a cabbage that inspires confidence from the early stages of cultivation thanks to its vigor, its good garden performance, and its high tolerance to common diseases. It is suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners, offering a consistent and rewarding crop throughout the growing season. Planted in fertile, well-drained soil, in full sun, it develops compact and generous heads that promise substantial harvests. Its imposing presence structures the growing beds, while its dense foliage contributes to that atmosphere of a nourishing, lively, and productive vegetable garden. In the kitchen, it lends itself equally well to fresh salads, stews, and fermented preparations, making it an extremely versatile vegetable. The 'Bronco' summer cabbage thus combines yield, robustness, and taste quality in a reliable variety, ideal for abundant summer and autumn harvests.

Sowing
guide
Sowing period6 to 8 weeks before the last frost indoors
Sowing depth1 cm (3/8 in)
Germination temperature18 to 24°C (64 to 75°F)
Germination time5 to 10 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Loose, fertile, enriched with compost, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Salads, prepared dishes, fermentation, family vegetable garden
Bloom period
Summer
Harvest
75 to 80 days after transplant
Size
and facts
Height12 to 20 in. (30 to 50 cm)
Spread45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Absinthe, dill, Swiss chard, borage, beet, chamomile, celery, celeriac, shallot, endive, bean, lettuce, marjoram, mint, onion, oregano, potato, rosemary, arugula, thyme, sage
Avoid planting with
Garlic, ground cherry, chives, pumpkin, squash, fennel, strawberry plant, savory, tomato
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.