Mid-early hybrid that produces dense, round heads weighing 3½–5 lbs. with crisp, bright purple-red leaves and excellent flavor. The compact, upright plants are reliable, widely adapted, and offer good heat tolerance, making them suitable for mid-spring or late summer sowings. Roadie provides consistent yields, attractive color, and excellent quality.
Created from a controlled method of pollination in which the pollen of two different species or varieties is crossed by human intervention. Typical F1 varieties are deliberately created to breed a desired trait. Gardeners who use hybrid plant varieties usually purchase new seed every year, however, over several years the seed could eventually be used for open pollination
* This is an estimated guide. Conditions may vary considerably due to location.
75 days