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Broccoli · Heading / Calabrese
Hybrid
Brassica oleracea var. italica
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Brassicaceae (Mustard family) · Genus: Brassica
Characteristics
Color
Green
Intended Use
Fresh / Salad
Maturity
Late
Texture
Firm
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
68–80 days
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)
14-16 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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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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