When cooked, it has a mildly sweet, turnip-like flavor. For ultimate flavor and tenderness, harvest when bulbs are about 5 cm (2") in diameter. Latin Name: Brassica oleracea Seed Type: Heirloom Online Code: 140122 Product Weight: 1.75 grams / approximately 475-500 seeds Plant Type: Vegetable Flavor: Crisp with a slight peppery bite Days to Harvest: 55 to 60 days Days to Seed Germination: 7 to 10 days Seed Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2") Row Spacing: 45 cm (18") Plant Spacing: 15 cm (6") Planting Instructions: Start indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks before the ground can be worked. Or, sow directly in garden rows placing one seed every 3 inches. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin to 6 inches apart. Suggestions: Do not plant with strawberries, tomatoes or pole beans. Preparation Ideas: Peel and add cut chunks to soups and stews.