Also known as the San Michele, Violaceo Di Verona winter Savoy Cabbage
This winter variety with a very short habit is easy to grow. Its flattened apple is made up of very tender purplish-pink leaves.
Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 15-20C
Germination time in days: 7-12 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 70 to 110 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: rich and well drained
Sowing and cultivation: Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in regular compost indoor from the beginning of March to May indoors and place in a propagator or a sunny window sill. Sow directly outdoors from April to June. Transplant when large enough to handle after the last chance of frost has passed
