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Broccoli

Brassica oleracea var. italica

Also known as: Broccoli

Cool-season brassica that produces a large central head followed by smaller side shoots. Best in spring or fall.

Broccoli

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterHigh
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing18–24″
Row Spacing24–36″
Planting Depth0.25–0.5″
Height18–30″
Spread18–24″
✗ Not Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

6–8 weeks before last frost

Transplant Outdoors

-3–9 weeks after last frost

Fall Sow

12–14 weeks before first frost

Germination

5–10 days

Days to Harvest

60–90 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

1
2
3
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13

Zones 211

Cannot overwinter outdoors

Harvest central head before flowers open. Side shoots extend harvest by weeks.

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