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Broccoli

Vegetables • Brassicaceae

Broccoli is a nutritious cool-season crop from the cabbage family. It produces large heads and can continue producing side shoots after the main harvest. Rich in vitamins and fiber.

Moderate60 days to maturity
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Temperature

4°C - 24°C (Optimal: 18°C)

Water

moderate

Light

full sun

Soil pH

6 - 7

Planting Details

Seed Depth

0.5 cm

Spacing Between Plants

45 cm

Row Spacing

60 cm

Frost Tolerance

MODERATE

Soil Type

Rich, well-drained

Days to Maturity

60 days

Growing Tips

  • ✓Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost
  • ✓Harden off seedlings before transplanting
  • ✓Keep soil consistently moist
  • ✓Harvest main head when tight and green
  • ✓Continue harvesting side shoots

Common Varieties

CalabreseSprouting broccoliPurple sproutingRomanescoHeading types

✓Good Companions

BeetsCeleryOnionsPotatoes

✗Avoid Planting Near

TomatoesStrawberries

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