| Common Name | Broccoli Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Latin Name | Brassica oleracea var. italica |
| Flavor Profile | Mild, Nutty, Sweet |
| Fruit Size | 1" - 2" diameter |
| Growing Conditions | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Multi-Branching |
| Harvest Advantages | Extended Harvest, Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | AAS Winner, Edible |
| Plant Height | 16" - 18" |
| Ripens/Harvest | When 1" diameter, When 2" diameter |
| Planting Season | Autumn, Spring |
| Seed Type | Hybrid |
| Use | Culinary |
| Germination Days | 5-10 days |
| Germination Lighting | No |
| Germination Info | Cover Seeds |
| Soil Temperature | 70° - 75° |
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Broccoli Seed
A gourmet treat! Yields tender, dark green side shoots with bite-size heads and long, edible stems instead of producing one large broccoli head, perfect for stir fries and sautéing. Pinch the main head when it reaches 1-1 1/2” to trigger side shoot formation. Harvest the smaller heads that follow when stems are 6-7″ long. Yields many side shoots through the growing season. 2015 All-America Selections winner.
| Days to Maturity | 55 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 12" - 14" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4” |
| Row Spacing | 16" - 24" |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow, Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | Average |
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