Diplomat F1

Product name: Broccoli

Latin name: Brassica oleracea cauliflora

Variety description: A vigorous mid-season broccoli in shades of blue with a nicely domed head. Fill your plate with delicious antioxidants.

 

Maturity (Days): 87

Harvest season: Summer and fall

 

Green Thumb: PLANTING TIME: Can be started indoors 4 to 5 weeks before the last frost or sown directly in the garden at the beginning of May. It is essential to rotate your crops to prevent diseases. SOIL: Prepare the garden soil. It should be loose and hold moisture well. Uses the same type of soil, as cabbage but requires more watering because of its rapid development. SPACING: When transplanting or clearing, leave 30 to 45 cm between the plants and 45 to 60 cm between the rows, depending on the chosen types. GROWING TIPS: Use a nitrogen fertilizer. Keep well watered. HARVEST: Heads should be firm and tight. At this point, cut down on stalk to encourage side shoots of smaller heads for an extended harvest.

 

Format: pkg

Quantity per package: 75 s/p

Formulation: untreated

Companion plants: dill, beet, cucumber, pickle, mint, oregano, rosemary, thyme

Rival plants: lettuce, strawberry, tomato