Hardiness ZoneCategoriesBroccoli Brassica oleracea cauliflora A vigorous mid-season broccoli in shades of blue with a nicely domed head. Fill your plate with delicious antioxidants. 87 Summer and fall 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. pkg 75 s/p untreated dill, beet, cucumber, pickle, mint, oregano, rosemary, thyme lettuce, strawberry, tomato
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