Organic red cabbage 'Milan de Pontoise'

Latin name Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Quantity per packet About 100 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameBrassica oleracea var. capitata
FamilyBrassicaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleBiennial
Quantity per packAbout 100 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0061
Product
description

The organic 'Milan de Pontoise' red cabbage is an old variety full of character, appreciated for its thick, crinkled foliage that becomes beautifully nuanced as temperatures cool. As the season progresses, Brassica oleracea var. capitata reveals its full beauty, transitioning from an elegant glaucous green to violet and wine-red hues that brighten the autumn vegetable patch. Its dense head and textured foliage give it a strong ornamental presence, while promising tasty and nutritious harvests. In the kitchen, its sweet, slightly nutty flavor lends itself equally well to salads, stir-fries, soups, and stews. Robust and reliable, it tolerates cool conditions well, making it an excellent choice for extending garden interest late into the season. Grown in rich, well-drained soil, in a sunny location, it develops good vigor and a well-formed head. Its hardiness and nutritional richness make it a valuable ally for family vegetable gardens keen to combine abundance and quality. It is a cabbage that is both decorative, nourishing, and sturdy, perfect for bringing color, texture, and depth to autumn harvests.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodApril to June
Sowing depth1 cm (0.4 in)
Germination temperature18 to 24°C (64 to 75°F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Salad, stir-fry, soup, stew, edible garden
Bloom period
2nd-year summer
Harvest
60 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in.)
Spread45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Carrots, leeks, beetroot
Avoid planting with
Strawberries, potatoes
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