Quantity
About 20 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Brassicaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
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.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
1 cm (3/8 in)
Establishment temperature
18 to 24°C (64 to 75°F)
Establishment time
5 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Loose, fertile, enriched with compost, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Harvest75 to 80 days after transplant
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsAbsinthe, dill, Swiss chard, borage, beet, chamomile, celery, celeriac, shallot, endive, bean, lettuce, marjoram, mint, onion, oregano, potato, rosemary, arugula, thyme, sage
Avoid planting withGarlic, ground cherry, chives, pumpkin, squash, fennel, strawberry plant, savory, tomato
Salads, prepared dishes, fermentation, family vegetable garden
