Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b):
Direct sow outdoors mid-to-late April as soon as soil can be worked; sow again mid-July to early August for an outstanding fall harvest.
Sunlight:
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Watering Needs:
Moderate (requires steady, consistent moisture to prevent stems from becoming woody or splitting)
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Good to know
Fast-maturing specialty brassica that produces harvestable 2–3 inch bulbs in just 55–60 days
Deep purple skin provides magnificent color contrast in kitchen garden beds and fresh market displays
Excellent cold hardiness, with fall-grown bulbs developing a noticeably sweeter, richer flavor after light frosts
Bulbs must be harvested when young (2–3 inches in diameter) to ensure the flesh remains tender, sweet, and stringless
Requires consistent soil watering to prevent bulb splitting or development of tough, fibrous tissue
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