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ST365015

Growing Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Light

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate and even

Avoid this to grow with

Pole Beans, Strawberry

Supporting Plants

Bush Beans, Beet, Carrot, Celery

Plant description

Broccoli is a plant in the cabbage family, whose large flower head is used as a vegetable. The word broccoli, from the Italian plural of broccolo, refers to the flowering top of a cabbage.
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Caring for Your Broccoli Plant

Caring for broccoli involves providing it with the necessary conditions for healthy growth and protecting it from common issues. Here...

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Broccoli – How to Water

Water frequency per month This plant needs different amounts of water depending on time of the year. Before You Water...

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Broccoli – Pests & Diseases

Guard your broccoli against aphids, cabbage loopers, cabbage root maggots, cabbageworms, clubroot, downy mildew, nitrogen deficiency, stink bugs, white rust,...

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How to Store Broccoli

Store broccoli in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Ensure it is thoroughly dried if you choose to wash...

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Overwintering Your Plant Cool And Bright

How to Keep Your Plants Healthy in Winter Ever wondered how to care for your plants during the chilly winter...

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How to Repot Your Plant

Worried your plant needs a new home? Here are some clues: it wobbles, looks pale, or has stopped growing. If...

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How to Fertilize Your Plant

Plants need more than just water to thrive. They also need plant food. Here's how you can give them what...

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Plant Advanced information

Seed

Seed Depth

6

Soil Temp.

80F

Days To Germination

7 Days

Indoor Sowing

7 weeks before frost

Outdoor Sowing

Early summer

Sowing Instruction
Broccoli is not a fast grower. You can start broccoli indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting. Broccoli does best in full sun. So pick an area which receives at least 8 hours of full sunlight. Add compost and manure in the garden bed. This will ensure that the soil is rich with nutrients. Plant broccoli in spring or fall.

Growing

Spacing Between Beds

40cm

Soil Temp.

60F - 65F

Ph Range

6.5 - 7.5

Growing Instruction
Broccoli plants love moisture so make sure that the soil is nice and moist. Look out for weeds and make sure that the plant is free of weeds and insects.

Harvesting

Days to harvest seeds

75 Days

Days to harvest seedlings

60 Days

Harvesting Instruction
Broccoli takes approximately 60-70 days to mature. Use a knife to cut the bud just below the head.

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