Solstice
Brassica oleracea italica
HOW TO GROW BROCCOLI
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost and plant out 2 weeks before frost; or direct seed 2 weeks before last frost. For fall harvest, transplant 8–12 weeks before first frost. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 later. We seed in March under cover, first of May in the open. We seed from July 1 to August 15 for fall harvest in zone 8b. Broccoli grows best in the 60s˚F so plant for best temperatures in your area. For seed in Zone 7b or warmer, direct sow in early January under Row cover. Soil pH 6.0-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-10. Biennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 6,000-9,000 seeds per ounce. Average 58M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 65-75˚F
Days to Germ. 5-10
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 24-36”
Days To Maturity 90
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 6,000-9,000 seeds per ounce. Average 58M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 65-75˚F
Days to Germ. 5-10
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 24-36”
Days To Maturity 90
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 200 Seeds$4.10
- 2000 Seeds$15.50
This broccoli is still under development, but we couldn’t wait to share it. Solstice produces broccoli heads 2 weeks before main season varieties. It can be replanted mid summer for a fall crop. Blue-green tight consistent heads, 3” in diameter are produced high up on the stalk for easy harvest. Solstice broccoli...
This broccoli is still under development, but we couldn’t wait to share it. Solstice produces broccoli heads 2 weeks before main season varieties. It can be replanted mid summer for a fall crop. Blue-green tight consistent heads, 3” in diameter are produced high up on the stalk for easy harvest. Solstice broccoli is bred to fill early and late harvest growing slots. Often it is grown both before and after a main season summer broccoli variety. Spring plants will produce small to medium size heads 2 or more weeks ahead of summer varieties, and follow with excellent side-shoot heads. Seeds started in flats late in March produce plants ready for harvest by June 21. Solstice is selected over 6 generations at Lupine Knoll Farm from seed provided to us by the Oregon State University Horticulture Department. Also known as Oregon Long Neck.
This is Open Source Pledged Seed (OSSI). By purchasing this seed you are a part of the Free The Seed movement. This variety is registered as an OSSI-pledged variety and seed. “You have the freedom to use these OSSI-Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives.” To learn more, visit: www.osseeds.org/about/.
Tags: Color: Blue Green, Shape: Upright, Heritage: Heritage: New Variety, Heritage: Open Source OSSI, Season: Spring Fall, Certification: Organic.
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We promote fair trade, organic practices and environmental responsibility throughout the Restoration Seeds supply chain. Below are the family farmers and seed suppliers who bring our open pollinated seeds to you.
Lupine Knoll Farm
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth
Seed grower since 2001
At Lupine Knoll Farm, Jonathan and Jessie Spero breed and sell both old and new open pollinated vegetable seeds. New introductions from Lupine Knoll include Top Hat sweet corn, Solstice broccoli, Emerald Fan lettuce and Siber-frill kale. Located in the Applegate valley of Southwest Oregon. Lupine Knoll has been certified organic since 2001.
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