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Brassica oleracea 'Arcadia'

 
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Family: Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka) (Info)
Species: oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Arcadia
Hybridized by Sakata; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1985

4 vendors have this plant for sale.

Category:
Vegetables

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Blue-Green

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral smiln32 On Feb 9, 2005, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:

This cultivar is resistant to soft rot. The head tight and has a slightly purplish hue.

Neutral Farmerdill On Apr 24, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:

A mid-season Japanese hybrid cultivar suitable for a winter crop in warmer areas. dome shaped heads averaging 8 inches. (94 day)

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Alexandria, Indiana



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