Brassica oleracea var. italica USDA Organic. Compact heads and Big Side Shoots. Favorite great tasting heirloom variety. Productive, reliable longtime favorite. Choose early dividend for improved flavor and higher yields. Large 4-5 inch, deep-green heads develop quickly followed by large side shoots. Harvest in 45 days from transplanting. Light Full sun Row Spacing 3 feet Plant Spacing 1.5-2 feet Planting depth 1/2 in Days to Germination 10-14 days Plant Height 2.5 feet Gardener\’s Notes: Cool weather crop. Sow seeds outdoors in early spring or start indoors 4-5 weeks before the last frost. Transplant when plants are 3-4 inches tall into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Harvest heads with a sharp knife before buds begin to open. Fertilize monthly to encourage smaller side shoots to develop. Plant a second crop in late summer. In mild climates plant fall through early spring.