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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
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