Piracicaba
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 hoop house, 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 12-18”
Days To Maturity 55
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 12-18”
Days To Maturity 55
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 200 Seeds$4.10
- 2000 Seeds$15.50
- 1 Ounce$32.00
This unique, heat-tolerant, small-heading broccoli is similar to broccolini. It sends up endless tasty side shoots and loose florets, and even the leaves are tender and delicious. This variety is originally from subtropical Brazil, bred by the University of Piracicaba in Brazil. It tolerates some frost. Tags: Harves...
This unique, heat-tolerant, small-heading broccoli is similar to broccolini. It sends up endless tasty side shoots and loose florets, and even the leaves are tender and delicious. This variety is originally from subtropical Brazil, bred by the University of Piracicaba in Brazil. It tolerates some frost. Tags: Harvest: Early, Color: Green, Specialty: Heat Resistant, Season: Spring Fall.
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