Brassica carinata 40 days. We fell for this unusual leafy green immediately after the first bite. The hearty leaves have a very complex flavor with overtones of spice and garlic....
(Brassica oleracea) Lacinato is dark green heirloom kale from Tuscany. Sometimes called "dinosaur kale," Italians call it cavolo lacinato, or curly kale. It is sweet and delicious and so hardy...
58 days. [Brought to U.S. by Italian gardeners, introduced to seed trade 1914-1918.] Produces central head (3-6 in. diameter) plus many side shoots. average 600 seeds Good to start from...
Small, 5-7 in. heads can be spaced closer than larger, later varieties. 3-4 lb green heads don’t store for long, but it’s one of the fastest to mature. Resistant to...
(Tagetes patula) 93 days. Tidy 3-4 ft. tall plants are covered with dark red-purple single flowers with a dramatic gold rim around each petal. 8 in. stems make lovely bouquets....
Landrace with wide variation in beautiful leaf colors. Green, blue-green, and purple leaves with white, pale green, and plum-colored veins. Smaller leaves than most collards; plants can be more closely...
(B. Rapa Chinensis) 44 days. Great salad green - fast-growing plants make enormous loose heads of light green, ruffled leaves. Very mild - almost lettuce-like in flavor - with good...
80 days. [1947] Large, smooth, white heads are uniform, solid, and smooth. Widely adapted, well suited for fall crops. Pkt (2 g). Good to start from seed in these months: North Florida:...
Bred for heat tolerance in the steamy tropical town of Piracicaba, Brazil this variety is really, really spectacular!! Sweet and tender tasting broccoli, stems and everything. A few plants had...
79 days. Old-fashioned and unique variety with smooth, bright green leaves. Heat- and frost-resistant, slow-bolting, and non-heading. 30-34 in. tall. Excellent resistance to cabbage worm and cabbage looper. 1g unless...
(Brassica napus) 40 days. Beautiful plants grow 2 ft. tall. Mild, tender leaves have purple-pink veins lightly tinged with purple on the margins. In cold weather, the leaves turn reddish-purple...
We love this eye-catching purple, baby bok choy, and we believe this is one of the best strains available. It is loaded with high levels of antioxidants with anti-aging properties,...
[Pre-1880] Especially valuable variety for the sandy soil of the Atlantic coast and in places where it is difficult to grow cabbage successfully. It is resistant to heat and frost...
Kalibos cabbage is an eminently useful European variety. Conical, long, heart-shaped 2-pound heads of deep red cabbage. This variety is a great keeper. It has a mild, sweet flavor. Good...
60 days. [Pre-1860.] More flavorful and slightly larger than White Vienna, and our garden trials have shown it to be slightly more resistant to the cabbage worm. approximately 1300 seeds...
Compact Brussel Sprout producer. Sprouts have an extended growing season - harvest sprouts when small to appreciate the true flavor. Highly productive, especially in good soil. Pkt (1g, avg 300...
A beautiful mustard from Japan, 'Red Giant' has well-savoyed leaves, predominately reddish-purple with an undercoat of deep green. Has good cold tolerance and a strong mustard flavor. More insect resistant...
Plants produce abundant long purple stems, with lovely yellow flowers that attract pollinators. Tastes great at all life stages from baby greens through flowering. It has a pleasing mild mustard...
Small, 5-7 in. heads can be spaced closer than larger, later varieties. 3-4 lb reddish purple heads don’t store for long, but it’s one of the fastest to mature. Resistant...
[Developed by the VA/AES.] A 'Vates' type collard with increased bolt resistance, darker blue-green foliage, and enhanced winter hardiness. Non-heading and productivity. 75 days. approximately 600 seeds Good to start...
(B. juncea) [2015, Mark Farnham & Pat Wechter, ARS/USDA. Introduced 2017 by SESE.] Old favorite “Florida Broadleaf” mustard is now having big problems with a new bacterial blight, so Carolina...
(B. rapa chinensis) 45 days. Tender, light green, spoon-shaped leaves with thick, white ribs. 14-18 in. tall. Crisp and mild, great for Asian cooking. Stems make a good celery substitute....
[Grown by the Feaster family in Shiloh, FL for many generations on their Florida Pioneer Family Farm.] Broad, pale green, smooth leaves can get quite enormous, reaching 2 ft. tall....
A high yielding variety, Premier has medium green foliage with leaves up to a foot long. The plant is upright and compact, great for in-garden or container planting. (approximately 600-800 seeds)...
(B. Rapa Pekinensis) 30-40 days. Mild flavored Chinese cabbage. Easy to grow. Great in salad, stir fry & soups. Packet: approximately 350 seeds Good to start from seed in these months: North Florida:...