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Broccoli · Heading / Calabrese
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Brassica oleracea var. italica
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Brassicaceae (Mustard family) · Genus: Brassica
Characteristics
Color
GreenPurple
Flavor
Mild
Growth Habit
Dwarf / Compact
Intended Use
Fresh / Salad
Texture
Crisp / Crunchy
Trait
Slow-Bolting / Heat Tolerant
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
Harvest year 1, seeds year 2
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
4–14 days
at 40–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
70–89 days
Plant Height
1 1/6–2 ft
Mature Spread
1 1/6–1 1/2 ft
Fruit Size
5–6 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
12-14 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
12–24 in
Row Spacing
24–36 in
Thin To
12–18 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Soil Temp
40–95 °F
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Air Temp
28–80 °F
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