Broccoli
VarietyBrassica oleracea var. italica
Also called Brassica oleracea italica, Brassica oleracea
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“A flexible hybrid for mixed-season gardens.” — Broccoli Growth Time Calculator - Farmer Grows
“Broccoli seeds germinate best within 5-10 days” — The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)
“Different varieties mature from 50 to 70 days” — The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)
“Broccoli seeds germinate quickly in five to ten days at 80 degrees Fahrenheit” — The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)
“In zones 5 through 7, typical weather patterns are the deciding factor” — The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)
“The vegetative stage lasts about four weeks, with broccoli plants reaching 3-4 feet” — The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)
“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)
“Harvest before the small yellow flowers bloom and make the broccoli tough and bitter” — The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)
“When broccoli is reaching maturity, the crown or center stalk head grows wider” — The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)
“Row covers protect against caterpillars and other prevalent insect pests” — The 4 Broccoli Plant Growing Stages (With Pictures)
“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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Where this comes from
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Broccoli
- Fact sheet: 3 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian