thanksgiving harvest

[897tgigvib]

I've often thought about crossing Cabbage with Brussels Sprouts and then selecting for a multi heading Cabbage.

A few years ago I was doing some crosses of Kale with Broccoli. Still have the F1 seed, but after that year during which I had aphids I decided to put off cole crops for a few years. I might restart that project in a couple years.

Having a Cabbage plant that produces 3 to 5 small heads over the course of a few months would be a good variety for home gardens I think.

 

[digitS']

Well Marshall . . . .

You should be looking at your new Johnny's catalog.

www.johnnyseeds.com/p-8665-kaleidoscope-mix-f1.aspx

I think they were out last year. "Flower Sprouts!"

Brussels sprouts crossed with kale.

Steve

 

[majorcatfish]

that is a interesting cross....and they are very proud of those seeds < 40 for 10.95>

being from the same family Brassica oleracea
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brassica_oleracea

just imagine if you were the one who successfully crossed brussel and a fall cabbage , you would get a seed patent and could retire just from the royalties..

think of the size of the stalk...

 

[catjac1975]

Major. The photo of the Brussels Sprouts. Are they cut or growing that close? They are fantastic! Mine are puny and many of the sprouts do not develop well. They just open rather flat and do not round up until higher up on the stalk. Give up your secrets!!!