Cabbage 'Violaceo Di Verona'
Cabbage 'Violaceo Di Verona' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Violaceo di Verona' is a savoy vintage variety from northern Italy with 4 kg broad compact heads. The outer leaves are dark green, the inner leaves are tinged with a deep plum-pink. The colour develops better with cold weather. Flavour is excellent, mild and sweet. It is very cold tolerant and holds well in the garden. Savoy cabbages are considered the best-flavoured cabbage and make excellent coleslaw. Days to harvest: 80 - 90.
Product: Cabbage 'Violaceo Di Verona'
Product type: SEED (150)
Botanical name: Brassica oleracea Capitata Group
Syn.: Syn. 'Verona Purple'
Violaceo di Verona' is an Italian variety of savoy cabbage with 4kg broad heads. The outer leaves are dark green, the inner leaves are tinged with a deep plum-pink. Flavour is excellent, mild and sweet. It is very cold tolerant and holds well in the garden.
Plant type: Annual cool season crop; frost hardy
Plant height: 40 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 10 - 25°C
Temperate: September - March
Subtropical: Late autumn to early winter
Tropical: April - August
Germination: 7 - 12 days
Depth: 10 mm deep
Position: Full Sun
Sow where: Sow into seed tray or seedbed
Soil type: Fertile, well drained, pH 6 - 6.5; heavy feeder, add compost
Rows: 75cm apart
Details: Transplant seedlings by first removing the seed leaves and planting deeper, up to the 1st set of true leaves; keep soil moist; add organic fertiliser when plants are half grown
Harvest: 80 - 90days: begin harvest as soon as heads feel solid
150 seeds per packet
Brassica oleracea Capitata Group
Syn. 'Verona Purple'
Annual cool season crop; frost hardy
Cabbage 'Violaceo Di Verona'
Violaceo di Verona' is a savoy vintage variety from northern Italy with 4 kg broad compact heads. The outer leaves are dark green, the inner leaves are tinged with a deep plum-pink. The colour develops better with cold weather. Flavour is excellent, mild and sweet. It is very cold tolerant and holds well in the garden. Savoy cabbages are considered the best-flavoured cabbage and make excellent coleslaw. Days to harvest: 80 - 90.