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Broccoli
| Season: |
Cool Weather |
| Spring Planting Dates: |
February (as transplants) |
| Fall Planting Dates: |
August 1-15 (transplants) |
| Day to Maturity: |
55 - 75 |
| Plant Size: |
12 inches tall and wide |
| Water Need: |
High |
| Seeds or Plants/100 ft.: |
1/2 oz. |
| Spacing, Rows/Plants: |
36" x 18" |
| Recommended Varieties: |
Green Comet, Green Duke, Packman, Premium Crop, Mariner |
Broccoli is one of the best fall vegetables. Broccoli has a central green head that, when removed, forms smaller lateral heads.
Broccoli is best grown from transplants that can be purchased locally or grown at home. Broccoli does best in a moderate to highly fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants about 18 inches apart in rows 36 inches apart. Maintain a fairly rapid growth
rate throughout the season with adequate water and fertilizer. Approximately 3 to 4 weeks after transplanting, apply a sidedress application of a small amount of ammonium nitrate to stimulate growth.
Broccoli heads are a mass of flower buds. Harvest the heads before flowers open and show yellow. When ready to harvest, the central head usually measures 3 to 6 inches across. Lateral heads that develop after harvesting the central head are much smaller. When harvesting, cut 3 to 4 inches of the stem and accompanying leaves with the head. Use or freeze broccoli soon after harvesting. |
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