Broccoli

Common Name: Broccoli

Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica

USDA Hardiness Zones: N/A (grown as an annual)

Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 300 (8,500)

Sun: full sun or partial shade

Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination, water well to avoid premature heading and flowering

Soil: sow at 1/4 inch in well-drained, loamy fertile soil which is rich in organic matter

Temperature: 21 to 24 degrees Celsius (70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing: 3 to 4 inch spacing in rows 24 to 36 inches apart

Germination Time: 7 to 10 days

Broccoli grows best in cooler seasons when the temperatures are 5 to 21 degrees Celsius (41 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit). Harvest when the buds begin to spread out. Plant in spring after the last frost or in the late summer / early autumn about 10 to 12 weeks before the first frost.

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