Broccoli

VarietyBrassica oleracea var. italica

Also called Brassica oleracea italica, Brassica oleracea

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Broccoli
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Fact sheet

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Typehybrid

“A flexible hybrid for mixed-season gardens.” — Broccoli Growth Time Calculator - Farmer Grows

Days to germination5–10 days

“Broccoli seeds germinate best within 5-10 days” — The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)

Days to maturity50–70 days

“Different varieties mature from 50 to 70 days” — The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)

Germination temperature80 °F

“Broccoli seeds germinate quickly in five to ten days at 80 degrees Fahrenheit” — The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)

Hardiness zones5 through 7

“In zones 5 through 7, typical weather patterns are the deciding factor” — The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)

Height36–48 in

“The vegetative stage lasts about four weeks, with broccoli plants reaching 3-4 feet” — The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)

Propagationseed

“From starting seeds or transplants, ensuring the right conditions at the right time can make a significant impact” — The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)

Ready whenbefore the flower buds bloom

“Harvest before the small yellow flowers bloom and make the broccoli tough and bitter” — The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)

Edible partshead

“When broccoli is reaching maturity, the crown or center stalk head grows wider” — The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)

Pestscaterpillars

“Row covers protect against caterpillars and other prevalent insect pests” — The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)

Diseasesbolting

“Flowering or bolting, in the case of broccoli, can occur when average daily temperatures top 75 degrees Fahrenheit” — The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)

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