This superior heat-loving broccoli produces 15-20 cm (6-8") tight dome-shaped heads with attractive, small dark green beads. The heads have an excellent shelf-life post harvest. This multi-use broccoli is great for fresh eating or freezing.
SKU: 141694
Growing Information
Grows Best In:
Full Sun
Days to Germination:
7 to 10 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to Maturity:
62 days after transplanting outdoors
Growing Height:
30 cm (12")
Key Features
Plant Type: Vegetable
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea
Fill Weight (grams): 0.25
Approximate Seed Count: 55-65
Characteristics: excellent shelf life | preserving variety
Planting Method: Start Indoors
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Hybrid
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Flavor: Grassy, earthy flavor
Disease Resistance: downy mildew resistant
Tolerance: heat tolerant
Companion Planting: Plant near oregano, other brassicas (cabbage, brussels spouts, cauliflower, etc.)
Preparation Ideas: Remove flower heads from the thick stems. Rinse in cool water and place in a microwave safe bowl. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water and cover bowl with a plate or saran wrap. Microwave on high for approximately 3 to 4 minutes until broccoli is fork tender. Drain any left over water from bowl and season with salt and pepper if desired.
Broccoli seeds can be sown directly into the garden but perform best transplanted. Start broccoli seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting in their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant and row spacing directions below. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist, but not soggy while they establish themselves in their new environment.
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Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
Plant Spacing: 30 cm (12")
Row Spacing: 30-35 cm (12-14")
Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.
Suggestions
Growing Suggestions:
Broccoli grows best in temperatures from 18-24°C (65-75° F).
Broccoli has a shallow root system. Be careful when cultivating the ground near the plants to not disturb the roots.
High temperatures and increased day length can cause broccoli plants to bolt. Bolting refers to premature seed or flower stalk production before the harvest of the vegetable and typically renders the crop unusable.
Cut the main head and you will likely harvest a good-sized secondary head a little later.
Plant brassicas together so they can all be covered with netting to protect them from pests such as cabbage worms.