Broccoli Seeds – Heirloom Classic Garden Favorite
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- Ontario Grown
$1.95
SKU: GS-5536-BRO-DEF
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- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Heirloom Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica), such as classic Calabrese, is a cherished garden staple celebrated for producing large, central blue-green heads packed with tight, tender florets. Once the main central head is harvested, the plant continues to yield abundant side shoots over several weeks. Delivering a crisp texture and rich, nutty-sweet flavor, it is packed with vitamins and antioxidants, making it a versatile staple for steaming, roasting, stir-fries, or fresh garden dips.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Vegetable (Biennial grown as Annual)
- Color: Deep blue-green heads, foliage
- Plant Characteristics: Upright sturdy habit, large central dome-shaped head, abundant secondary side shoots, broad grey-green leaves
- Suitable Space: Vegetable garden beds, raised beds, spacious garden rows
- Season: Cool Season (Spring / Autumn)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors early to mid-March for spring transplanting mid-April; or direct sow outdoors in mid-July for a high-quality autumn harvest.
- Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
- Watering Needs: Moderate to High (requires consistent moisture, rich, well-drained soil to prevent premature bolting)
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