Best Brassicas for Zone 11

79 varieties that thrive in USDA Hardiness Zone 11. Compare planting dates, growing difficulty, and find the best picks for your garden.

Varieties

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Variety Comparison

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Variety ↑DaysDifficulty
Amazing68Easy
Arugula 'Rocket'20-40Very Easy
Attis118Easy
Beas42Easy
Bishop65Easy
Black Magic Kale65Easy
Bok Choy 'Joi Choi'45-50Easy
Brussels Sprouts 'Long Island Improved'100-120Moderate
Burpee Hybrid Broccoli70-80Moderate
Cabbage 'Red Express'76-80Easy
Cabbage 'Stonehead'70-80Moderate
Calabrese Broccoli60-90Easy
Champion Collards60-75Easy
Charbell28Easy
Cheddar58Easy
Citrus54Easy
Clementine55Easy
Collard Greens 'Georgia Southern'60-85Easy
Contender Green Beans49-55Easy
Copenhagen Market Cabbage65-75Moderate
De Cicco Broccoli45Easy to moderate
Denali73Easy
Detroit Dark Red100-110Easy
Dinosaur Kale125Easy
Divino110Easy

Variety Details

green cabbage

Amazing

68dEasyHeirloom

Medium-size plants with domed, solid curds and self-blanching, upright wrapper leaves when well fed. Tolerant to both heat and cold stress.

Arugula 'Rocket' growing in a garden

Arugula 'Rocket'

20-40dVery EasyHeirloomContainer

This fast-growing salad green delivers a peppery, nutty punch that transforms ordinary salads into gourmet experiences. The deeply lobed leaves are ready to harvest in just weeks, making it perfect for succession planting and continuous fresh salads. Cool weather brings out the best flavor, while hot weather intensifies the spiciness for those who love bold, peppery greens.

Attis (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera)

Attis

118dEasy

Firm, smooth and very high-quality medium-sized sprouts. Suitable for late-season harvest.

Beas (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)

Beas

42dEasy

The first white kohlrabi. Beas is early and incredibly uniform. A real beauty with sweet, mild flavor and creamy internal color. Named for the Beas River in Northern India, where it was bred.

Bishop (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

Bishop

65dEasy

For summer and fall crops. Bishop has well-wrapped heads, excellent vigor, and wide adaptability.

Black Magic Kale growing in a garden

Black Magic Kale

65dEasyHeirloomContainer

Black Magic is a well-maintained selection of Toscano kale with long, narrow leaves for attractive and tall, straight bunches. Dark blue-green leaves with beautiful savoy. Lacinato or "dinosaur" type kale.

Bok Choy 'Joi Choi' growing in a garden

Bok Choy 'Joi Choi'

45-50dEasyContainer

An All-America Selections winner that produces beautiful, uniform heads with crisp white stems and dark green leaves. This hybrid variety is slow to bolt and performs exceptionally well in both spring and fall gardens. Joi Choi's tender texture and mild flavor make it perfect for both raw and cooked applications.

Brussels Sprouts 'Long Island Improved' growing in a garden

Brussels Sprouts 'Long Island Improved'

100-120dModerateHeirloom

A reliable heirloom Brussels sprouts variety that produces abundant harvests of sweet, compact sprouts along tall, sturdy stalks. This cold-hardy variety actually improves in flavor after frost, developing a nutty sweetness that makes it perfect for roasting. An excellent choice for gardeners wanting to grow their own fresh Brussels sprouts without the bitterness often found in store-bought varieties.

Burpee Hybrid Broccoli growing in a garden

Burpee Hybrid Broccoli

70-80dModerateContainer

A reliable hybrid broccoli that produces large, tight heads with excellent uniformity and heat tolerance. This variety is prized for its ability to produce substantial side shoots after the main head is harvested, extending the harvest season significantly.

Cabbage 'Red Express' growing in a garden

Cabbage 'Red Express'

76-80dEasyContainer

A compact, early-maturing hybrid that produces perfectly round, deep red-purple heads in just 76 days. This space-saving variety is ideal for small gardens and containers while delivering the crisp texture and peppery-sweet flavor that makes red cabbage a kitchen favorite. The uniform heads resist splitting and store exceptionally well.

Cabbage 'Stonehead' growing in a garden

Cabbage 'Stonehead'

70-80dModerateContainer

An award-winning hybrid that produces perfectly round, compact heads with exceptional storage quality. This reliable variety forms dense, 3-4 pound heads that resist splitting and maintain their quality in the garden longer than most cabbages. Stonehead's consistent performance and excellent flavor make it a top choice for home gardeners seeking reliability.

Calabrese Broccoli growing in a garden

Calabrese Broccoli

60-90dEasyHeirloomContainer

The classic Italian heirloom that gave us the broccoli we know today, originating from the Calabria region. This traditional variety produces medium-sized blue-green heads with excellent flavor and reliable side shoot production after the main head is harvested. A must-grow for gardeners seeking authentic Italian flavor and continuous harvests.

Champion Collards growing in a garden

Champion Collards

60-75dEasyContainer

A heat and cold tolerant hybrid collard that produces large, smooth, blue-green leaves perfect for traditional Southern cooking. This variety is exceptionally slow to bolt and continues producing tender leaves through both summer heat and winter cold, making it ideal for year-round harvests in mild climates.

Charbell (Beta vulgaris)

Charbell

28dEasy

Charbell was bred for cleaner, loftier, more colorful baby leaves, but we found it also performs very well at full size. Strong Cercospora resistance and upright habit for a healthy looking bunch. Vigorous plants with good bolt resistance and wide petioles. Unlike traditional magenta chard, Charbell is very bolt resistant. A premium baby leaf variety for its fast growth; brilliant deep magenta stems and veins; and heavy, textured leaves that create loft in salad mixes.

Cheddar (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

Cheddar

58dEasy

This beautiful, early, orange cauliflower holds well in the field. It becomes an even brighter orange when lightly cooked. Market Cheddar alongside other specialty varieties for an irresistible combination. Brighter orange, but less heat tolerant than Flame Star. Best for fall harvest, but can also be spring sown for a summer harvest.

Citrus (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis)

Citrus

54dEasy

Well-filled heads average 11" tall and 5 1/2-6 lb. Similar to standard Napa types except for the interior color and a distinctive orange ring around the edges of the cut stems. NOTE: Under very rainy conditions, the interior will be less orange. Suitable for cooking, kimchi, salads, and slaws.

Clementine (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

Clementine

55dEasy

Our brightest orange cauliflower. Big sturdy plants produce excellent crops, even under less-than-ideal conditions. The earliest maturing orange variety in our trials. For summer and fall harvest.

Collard Greens 'Georgia Southern' growing in a garden

Collard Greens 'Georgia Southern'

60-85dEasyHeirloomContainer

The quintessential Southern collard green variety, prized for its large, blue-green leaves that become sweet and tender after cooking. This heat-tolerant heirloom thrives in hot summers when other greens bolt, and actually improves in flavor after frost. A must-have for traditional Southern cooking and an excellent source of nutrition for the home garden year-round.

a pile of green beans sitting next to each other

Contender Green Beans

49-55dEasyContainer

A reliable bush bean that's perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. This hardy variety produces abundant yields of tender, stringless pods even in cool weather conditions. Contender's compact growth habit and disease resistance make it an excellent choice for home gardens with limited space.

Copenhagen Market Cabbage growing in a garden

Copenhagen Market Cabbage

65-75dModerateHeirloomContainer

A classic early-maturing cabbage that's been a gardener favorite since 1909, prized for its reliability and compact growth habit. This Danish heirloom produces perfectly round, solid heads with crisp, sweet leaves that are ideal for fresh eating or quick cooking. Its ability to mature quickly while maintaining excellent quality makes it perfect for successive plantings.

De Cicco Broccoli growing in a garden

De Cicco Broccoli

45dEasy to moderateHeirloomContainer

A traditional Italian heirloom variety producing small, avg. 3-4", main heads projected well above the foliage followed by a large yield of side-shoot spears. Nonuniform in maturity, resulting in a long harvest period. Grow as later succession to BC1611. Longer harvest period than other sprouting broccoli varieties, with more variation in shoot size. For spring or fall production. Pinching recommended to encourage heavier side-shoot production. Unsized seed.

Denali (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

Denali

73dEasy

Heads are large, heavy, and self-wrapping. Good heat and humidity tolerances make Denali an excellent choice for summer sowings for fall harvest in Eastern conditions. Good for fall and winter in mild climates. Extensive root system makes it a good choice for plantings in fields with below-average fertility. Good for fresh market or florets. Widely adapted.

Detroit Dark Red growing in a garden

Detroit Dark Red

100-110dEasyHeirloomContainer

A classic heirloom cabbage prized for its deep burgundy-red color and exceptional storage capabilities. This reliable variety produces dense, round heads with crisp texture and sweet flavor that intensifies after light frosts. Perfect for both fresh eating and traditional fermented preparations like sauerkraut.

Dinosaur Kale growing in a garden

Dinosaur Kale

125dEasyHeirloomContainer

Dinosaur Kale is a heirloom Brassica featuring distinctive bumpy, deeply textured dark green leaves that resemble dinosaur skin—the source of its charming name. Maturing in 125 days under full sun, this variety stands out for its remarkably sweet, nutty flavor with significantly less bitterness than curly kale varieties, making it exceptionally palatable both raw and cooked. The tender leaves are ideal for salads, smoothies, and sautÃĐed dishes. Thriving in rich, well-drained soil amended with organic matter, Dinosaur Kale is an easy-to-grow variety perfect for both beginners and experienced gardeners.

Divino (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera)

Divino

110dEasy

Firm, uniform, and attractive sprouts hold well on the stalk for whole-stalk harvest. Medium-size sprouts. For late-season harvest.

Dwarf Blue Curled Kale growing in a garden

Dwarf Blue Curled Kale

55-75dEasyHeirloomContainer

A compact heirloom kale variety dating back to the 1860s, prized for its intensely curled blue-green leaves and sweet flavor that improves with frost. This space-saving variety is perfect for small gardens and containers while still providing abundant harvests of tender, flavorful leaves. The attractive, heavily ruffled foliage also makes it an excellent ornamental edible.

EarliSnow (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

EarliSnow

45dEasy

Performs well in both spring and fall trials. Earlier, more consistent, and more dependable than Snow Crown. Medium-size plant with an average wrap. Widely adapted.

Early Flat Dutch Cabbage growing in a garden

Early Flat Dutch Cabbage

100-110dModerateHeirloom

A classic heirloom cabbage dating back to the 1840s, prized for its large, flattened heads that can weigh 10-15 pounds. This reliable variety produces solid, sweet heads with excellent storage qualities and is perfect for making sauerkraut or coleslaw.

Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage growing in a garden

Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage

63-75dEasyHeirloomContainer

A treasured heirloom dating back to the 1840s, this variety produces compact, conical heads that are perfect for small gardens and early harvests. Known for its sweet, tender leaves and reliable performance, it's an excellent choice for gardeners wanting to try a piece of American agricultural history. The pointed heads are distinctively attractive and space-efficient.

Fioretto 70 (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

Fioretto 70

70dEasy

Most reliable sprouting cauliflower in our trials. The sweet and tender, light green stems with white florets are ideal for light cooking or serving raw for dipping. Eye-catching when paired with sprouting broccoli. Market heads whole, or cut and bunched. Stems will continue to elongate once heads form. Harvest anytime up to about 8" tall. NOTE: This variety can be difficult to grow. Requires moderate heat, but excess heat can result in purpling and uneven curds. Recommended temperature range: 60-80°F during head formation. We suggest trialing before implementing on a larger scale.

Flame Star (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

Flame Star

62dEasy

Flame Star performs very well in both spring and fall trials. Compared to Clementine and Cheddar, Flame Star is paler in color and more tolerant to heat and stress. Pastel-orange heads on medium-large plants.

Gladius (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera)

Gladius

98dEasy

Blue-green sprouts are uniform in size and color and hold well on their stalks. Plants resist lodging. Medium-small sprouts. For early and mid-fall harvest.

Golden Acre Cabbage growing in a garden

Golden Acre Cabbage

65-75dEasyHeirloomContainer

A compact, early-maturing cabbage that's perfect for small gardens and beginning gardeners seeking reliable results. This variety produces perfectly round, solid heads with sweet, crisp leaves and has the advantage of maturing quickly without taking up excessive garden space. An excellent choice for succession planting and container growing.

Graffiti (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

Graffiti

80dEasy

Graffiti's brilliant purple heads are a great draw at farm stands and excellent for CSAs and restaurants. The colorful florets are attractive served raw with dip or as a cooked vegetable. Graffiti produces a true cauliflower head on large plants. Best for fall harvest, but can also be sown in spring.

Green Goliath Broccoli growing in a garden

Green Goliath Broccoli

55-65dEasy

A hybrid powerhouse that produces massive 6-8 inch heads on sturdy plants that tower over other broccoli varieties. Green Goliath lives up to its name with exceptional heat tolerance and the ability to produce substantial side shoots after the main head is harvested, extending your harvest season significantly.

Haku (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis)

Haku

55dEasy

Very good performance along the Eastern Seaboard, as well as in Arizona and California. Heads avg. 11" tall and 5 1/2-6 lb. Our most heat tolerant, tipburn tolerant, and adaptable variety.

green leafed plant

Kale 'Winterbor F1'

60-65dEasyContainer

The ultimate winter kale that actually improves in flavor after frost exposure, becoming sweeter and more tender. This vigorous hybrid produces masses of deeply curled, blue-green leaves that can withstand temperatures down to 10°F while continuing to grow. It's the go-to variety for gardeners wanting fresh greens throughout winter.

Kohlrabi 'Early White Vienna' growing in a garden

Kohlrabi 'Early White Vienna'

55-65dEasyHeirloomContainer

This unique vegetable produces crisp, sweet bulbs that taste like a cross between cabbage and turnip, with a delightful apple-like crunch. The pale green bulbs are best harvested young and tender, offering a refreshing addition to salads or excellent roasted as a side dish. Easy to grow and fast-maturing, this heirloom variety is perfect for gardeners wanting to try something new and delicious.

Kolibri (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)

Kolibri

45dEasy

3" bulbs with uniform deep purple skin and nearly fiberless, crisp, white flesh.

a garden with plants

Kossak

80dEasy

Kossak is a hybrid brassica variety prized for its tender, sweet flavor and mild taste profile. This reliable variety reaches maturity in approximately 80 days, making it ideal for mid-season gardening. Known for its excellent eating quality, Kossak produces heads with a delicious, pleasant flavor that sets it apart from coarser cabbage varieties. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soil under full sun to partial shade conditions. Best suited for gardeners seeking an easy-to-grow brassica with superior culinary qualities and dependable performance.

Lacinato Kale growing in a garden

Lacinato Kale

60-90dEasyHeirloomContainer

Also known as 'Dinosaur Kale' or 'Tuscan Kale', this Italian heirloom features distinctive dark blue-green leaves with a pebbled texture resembling reptilian skin. The narrow, strap-like leaves have a sweeter, more tender flavor than curly kale and become incredibly sweet after frost exposure. An absolute must-have for the health-conscious gardener seeking both nutrition and gourmet flavor.

Lavender (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

Lavender

70dEasy

Attractive bright purple florets make Lavender a great choice for dipping platters. Stems are a beautiful medium-purple in fall, paler in spring. Compared to Graffiti, heads are a much brighter violet-purple and have a slightly larger dome. Performs best for fall crops but may also be grown successfully for summer crops.

Minuet (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis)

Minuet

48dEasy

9" tall heads with dark green outer leaves and an attractive yellow interior. Light, sweet taste. Space 12" apart for high yields of upright, dense heads. Slow to bolt. Tolerant to bottom rot and black speck.

Mizuna growing in a garden

Mizuna

21-45dEasyHeirloomContainer

Mizuna is a Japanese mustard green featuring delicate, feathery leaves with a lacy appearance that resemble fine parsley. This heirloom brassica matures quickly in 21-45 days, making it ideal for succession planting. Unlike assertive mustard greens, mizuna offers a mild, slightly peppery flavor with a fresh, clean taste that adds subtle complexity to salads and Asian dishes. The tender leaves are less fibrous than standard mustard varieties, allowing them to be eaten raw or lightly cooked. Mizuna thrives in cool seasons and tolerates partial shade, making it versatile for various growing conditions.

Mustard Greens 'Southern Giant Curled' growing in a garden

Mustard Greens 'Southern Giant Curled'

45-50dEasyHeirloomContainer

A beloved heirloom variety that's been a Southern garden staple for over 100 years, producing massive yields of deeply frilled, bright green leaves. This heat-tolerant variety grows vigorously in conditions that would stress other greens, making it perfect for extending the harvest season. The young leaves are mild enough for salads, while mature leaves develop the characteristic peppery bite that makes them perfect for traditional Southern cooking.

Napa Cabbage 'Michihili' growing in a garden

Napa Cabbage 'Michihili'

65-75dEasyHeirloomContainer

This classic Chinese cabbage produces tall, cylindrical heads with tender, sweet leaves perfect for Asian cuisine and fresh salads. The pale green leaves have crisp white ribs and a delicate flavor that's much milder than regular cabbage. Fast-growing and heat-tolerant, 'Michihili' is ideal for gardeners wanting to add authentic Asian vegetables to their garden repertoire.

Osaka Purple Mustard growing in a garden

Osaka Purple Mustard

21-40dEasyHeirloomContainer

A stunning Japanese mustard green with deep purple leaves and bright green stems that creates an eye-catching contrast in any garden bed or salad bowl. This fast-growing beauty offers a mild mustard flavor when young that intensifies as leaves mature, giving you versatility from baby greens to cooking greens.

Paxton (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

Paxton

67dEasy

An excellent choice for summer and fall-harvested crops, particularly in the Pacific Northwest and the Northeast. Large well-domed, attractive heads that are self-wrapping and do not need to be tied.

Peppermint (Beta vulgaris)

Peppermint

60dEasyHeirloom

Peppermint is a heirloom Brassica cabbage variety prized for its distinctive pale green coloring and tender, crinkled leaves. Reaching maturity in approximately 60 days, this early-season cultivar offers a notably mild cabbage flavor with a crisp, delicate texture that makes it exceptionally versatile. The leaves are sweeter and more tender than traditional varieties, making Peppermint cabbage ideal for fresh, raw applications such as slaws and salads, while remaining excellent for light cooking. This easy-to-grow variety thrives in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil and is particularly valued by home gardeners seeking a refined cabbage experience.

Premium Crop Broccoli growing in a garden

Premium Crop Broccoli

82-85dModerateContainer

An award-winning F1 hybrid that produces large, dense blue-green heads with exceptional flavor and texture. This reliable variety offers excellent heat tolerance and produces abundant side shoots after the main head is harvested. A favorite among both home gardeners and commercial growers for its consistent performance.

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Puntoverde

78dEasy

Attractive, high-quality heads for summer or fall harvest. Produces excellent fall crops and, unlike other Romanesco types, produces very good summer crops in areas without extreme summer heat. Also suitable for winter or early spring production in areas with mild winters. Strong, rugged plants. Outperforms typical romanesco types under stressful weather conditions.

Purple Moon (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

Purple Moon

62dEasy

Early maturing purple cauliflower. Very attractive medium-dark, purple heads. Our best-performing purple variety in warm weather and also makes an excellent fall crop. Widely adapted.

Purple Sprouting Broccoli 'Early Purple Sprouting' growing in a garden

Purple Sprouting Broccoli 'Early Purple Sprouting'

220-240dModerateHeirloomContainer

A stunning heirloom variety that produces abundant purple flower heads over an extended harvest period. Unlike regular broccoli, this cold-hardy gem overwinters and provides fresh spears when little else is growing in the garden. The purple heads turn green when cooked and offer a sweet, nutty flavor that's considered superior to regular broccoli.

Purple Top Turnip growing in a garden

Purple Top Turnip

37dEasyHeirloomContainer

Purple Top Turnip is a classic heirloom variety featuring distinctive purple-tinged shoulders that fade to white at the base, creating an attractive two-tone appearance. These small to medium roots mature in just 37 days, making them quick from seed to harvest. The mild, sweet flesh develops additional complexity after frost, becoming noticeably sweeter. Young roots offer a subtle peppery bite, while mature roots are tender and suitable for roasting, mashing, or raw consumption. The purple coloring is both ornamental and traditional, making this an excellent choice for gardeners seeking reliable, flavorful turnips with minimal fuss.

Purple Vienna Kohlrabi growing in a garden

Purple Vienna Kohlrabi

60-70dEasyHeirloomContainer

An eye-catching heirloom kohlrabi with striking purple-red skin and crisp white interior that tastes like a cross between cabbage and turnip. This unique vegetable is perfect for gardeners wanting to try something different, and it's surprisingly easy to grow with a sweet, mild flavor when harvested young.

Quickstar (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)

Quickstar

37dEasy

Very uniform in maturity with exceptional earliness and good flavor. Excellent yields.

Radish 'Daikon 'Miyashige' growing in a garden

Radish 'Daikon 'Miyashige'

60-70dEasyHeirloom

A premium Japanese daikon variety prized for its exceptionally sweet, crisp flesh and smooth white skin. These impressively large roots can reach 14-18 inches long while maintaining perfect tenderness throughout. This variety is particularly valued for its ability to stay mild and juicy even when large, making it perfect for fresh eating and traditional Asian preparations.

Red Acre Cabbage growing in a garden

Red Acre Cabbage

76-80dEasyHeirloomContainer

An early-maturing red cabbage that forms compact, baseball-sized heads perfect for small families and succession planting. This reliable variety produces gorgeous deep purple-red heads that hold their color beautifully when cooked and adds stunning visual appeal to any garden or plate.

Red Giant Mustard growing in a garden

Red Giant Mustard

45-60dEasyHeirloomContainer

A stunning Asian green with large, bronze-red leaves that add dramatic color to both the garden and the dinner plate. This vigorous heirloom variety provides continuous harvests of spicy, peppery leaves that mellow when cooked. Red Giant's bold appearance and robust flavor make it a favorite among adventurous gardeners and chefs.

Red Russian Kale growing in a garden

Red Russian Kale

50-65dEasyHeirloomContainer

Stems are purple; leaves are flat and toothed with purple veins. Mature plants are medium-tall and leaves are tender compared to other kales. For salads and light cooking. Sized seed. Also available in organic seed.

Red Trumpet (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis)

Red Trumpet

60dEasy

Tall, fancy, vibrant red heads avg. 11-12" tall by 3-3 1/2" wide. Good for salads, slaws, and attractive red kimchi. Similar color but much more slender than Merlot. NOTE: There are 4-5% green Napa-type off-types in this variety.

Romanesco growing in a garden

Romanesco

95dModerate to challengingHeirloomContainer

Romanesco is a striking Italian heirloom brassica featuring distinctive spiraling, lime-green heads composed of fractal-like florets that resemble miniature trees. Maturing in approximately 95 days, it bridges broccoli and cauliflower with a sophisticated nutty-sweet flavor profile and tender-crisp texture. Its mild brassica notes and delicate taste distinguish it from heartier cruciferous varieties, making it exceptional for both raw preparations and light cooking. Visually compelling and culinarily refined, Romanesco commands attention on any plate while remaining approachable for gardeners willing to manage its moderate to challenging cultivation requirements.

Ruby Perfection Cabbage growing in a garden

Ruby Perfection Cabbage

85dModerateContainer

The #1 mid-late red cabbage. The heads are medium-size and dense with a uniform high-round shape and good wrapper leaves. Good field-holding ability. Matures just in time for late summer crops or fall harvest for medium-term storage. Avg. weight: 3 1/2 lb. Resistant to thrips. Unsized seed.

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Ruby Red or Rhubarb Chard

32dEasyHeirloom

Candy-apple red stems and bronze to dark green, red-veined leaves. Moderate bolt tolerance. NOTE: Young Ruby Red plants may go to seed if exposed to sustained night temperatures in the low 50s; time sowings to avoid these conditions. Decorticated (rubbed), sized seeds.

Silvia (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera)

Silvia

103dEasy

Sprouts are medium-large, round, and very dense. The plants are medium-tall, upright, and resist lodging. Similar to Dagan, but a few days later and with the added benefit of intermediate resistance to black rot.

Snow Crown (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

Snow Crown

50dEasy

This hybrid shows unusual seedling vigor. Good quality, medium-size heads whether harvested in summer or fall. Good tolerance to moderate fall frost (25-32°F/-4-0°C). AAS Winner. NOTE: When grown under fertility or moisture stress all cauliflower, but particularly Snow Crown, can show a purplish coloration on the undersides of the heads. Unsized seed.

Snowball Y Improved Cauliflower growing in a garden

Snowball Y Improved Cauliflower

68-75dModerate

The gold standard for home gardeners seeking reliable, pure white cauliflower heads with exceptional flavor and texture. This improved variety produces dense, creamy white 6-8 inch heads that hold their quality longer than older varieties and resist yellowing. It's more heat tolerant than traditional Snowball types while maintaining that classic sweet, nutty cauliflower taste.

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Song TJS-65

42dEasy

Green-stem cauliflower is popular in Asia, where it is commonly grown. Sweeter and more tender than standard white-stemmed varieties, and with longer stems that are exceptional for dipping. Kitchen prep work is quick, as a few knife strokes will cut most of the florets from the heads. Typically harvested after florets have elongated and curds have started to separate, though harvesting at the same stage as standard types is acceptable. Song TJS-65 performs better in hot weather and below-average fertility than standard types. Also known as sweet stem, soft curd, or loose curd cauliflower.

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Spring Raab

42dEasyHeirloom

The most versatile broccoli raab variety for growing throughout the season - especially for spring and summer harvest, and overwintering in mild climates. Large plants mature over a 1-2 week period. Large, tender, abundant leaves borne on thin stems with delicate buds.

Synergy (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

Synergy

60dEasy

Large, sturdy plants produce big, well-domed heads. Performs exceptionally well in fall trials and is also suitable for spring production.

Tatsoi growing in a garden

Tatsoi

40-50dEasyHeirloomContainer

Tatsoi is a compact Asian brassica featuring glossy, dark green spoon-shaped leaves arranged in a dense rosette, typically reaching 4-6 inches tall. Ready to harvest in 40-50 days, this heirloom variety offers a mild mustard flavor balanced with subtle sweetness and tender, succulent texture. Its small, self-contained growth habit makes it ideal for succession planting and container cultivation. Tatsoi works exceptionally well in stir-fries, salads, and Asian cuisine, where its delicate leaves and stems can be used whole.

Terek (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)

Terek

40dEasy

The best all-around kohlrabi we've found. Remarkable uniformity, texture, and flavor even past typical market size. Exceptionally sweet and mild. Holds a long time in the field without getting woody. Small petiole attachment makes for easier stripping and peeling. Terek's compact plant allows for tighter spacing and produces higher marketable yields. High quality up to 6" in diameter.

Tokyo Bekana growing in a garden

Tokyo Bekana

21-45dEasyContainer

This one-of-a-kind blonde leaf with ruffled texture adds loft and a pop of color to salad mixes. A non-heading Chinese cabbage that has buttery leaves with a crunchy rib and mild flavor. At full size, softly curled leaves on narrow, white petioles can be sold as bunched greens. Thin to 4-8" for full-size heads for bunching. Also available in organic seed.

Twister (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

Twister

62dEasy

The big, heavy, well-domed heads have large wrapper leaves that protect them from the sun, resulting in excellent color and head quality. Twister performs well in summer and fall in the Northeast and Midwest, from late June through late October in Coastal California, and in desert areas in the winter. A great complement to Mardi.

Vates Dwarf Blue Curled Kale growing in a garden

Vates Dwarf Blue Curled Kale

55-60dEasyHeirloomContainer

A compact, cold-hardy kale variety that was specifically bred for both home gardens and commercial production, winning an AAS award for its reliability. The tightly curled, blue-green leaves pack incredible nutrition into a space-saving plant that actually improves in flavor after frost touches the leaves.

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Vitaverde

71dEasy

Big, heavy, green heads mature early on large plants. Can be grown for traditional harvest in fall, but is also suitable for summer production in areas with moderate heat, and winter production in mild areas.

Waltham 29 Broccoli growing in a garden

Waltham 29 Broccoli

65-74dModerateHeirloomContainer

Developed at the University of Massachusetts, this cold-hardy broccoli variety was specifically bred to extend the growing season well into winter in northern climates. It produces medium-sized, deep blue-green heads followed by an abundance of tender side shoots that can be harvested for weeks. This reliable performer is perfect for gardeners wanting fresh broccoli through the fall and early winter months.

White Hot Cauliflower growing in a garden

White Hot Cauliflower

68-75dModerate to challengingContainer

A heat-tolerant F1 hybrid that produces pure white, dense heads even in challenging summer conditions where other cauliflowers fail. This variety is perfect for gardeners in warmer climates or those wanting extended harvest seasons. The self-blanching heads stay white without tying, making it both beautiful and low-maintenance.

Winterbor Kale growing in a garden

Winterbor Kale

60dEasyContainer

Plants are tall, with excellent yield and good cold hardiness. The ruffled blue-green leaves have an attractive curl. Vigorous, productive plants.