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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 75 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Europe
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 20"–24", compact
Variety Info: Plants produce a medium-sized, 4"–6" main head followed by smaller 1" side shoots.
Attributes: Good for Containers, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°-85°F. Also in late summer for fall harvest. Mild Climates: Best sown in fall or winter for cool-season harvest.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside after your average last frost date, or 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date. In mild climates, sow in fall for harvest in late winter and early spring. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–85°?, cooler (60°F) growing temperatures thereafter.
Days to Emerge: 7–14 days
Seed Depth: ⅛"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 – 4 seeds every 24"
Row Spacing: 24"–36"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest when florets are enlarged but still closed. This will encourage large numbers of side florets.
- Jake V.Rated 5 out of 5 stars2/20/255 Stars
While I have worked to grow this broccoli variety before, this year it seemed that my broccoli was blooming faster all while the pre-blooming heads were seemingly not big enough in my opinion for my typical broccoli cheese soups. This could have possibly been a fault on my part, since it may have been a nutrient issue that I didn’t supply. It’s not all bad though, as bees definitely love the flowers that sprout, and if you love bees, this is a good plant for bee nutrition. I don’t know what the bees are tasting, but I imagine Broccoli flower pollen probably taste almost like how we think broccoli with butter is like.
- Matthew F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/13/245 Stars
This photo is a picture of the Waltham Broccoli, I direct sowed, and I had superior germination, also my Georgia Southern and Florida Broadleaf Mustards all germinated well. My Fall garden is looking mighty nice, thanks BI.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - LoveyVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/13/245 Stars
I got broccoli sprouts too! So excited
- Laurel L.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars6/14/241 Star
Only 25% of these seeds germinated
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests6/14/24Hey Laurel,
I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance and address any concerns you may have. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Loris M.Rated 5 out of 5 stars3/15/245 Stars
I have more to my story...this is a "critter" that got to my broccoli! Bob likes vegies! Fortunately, he took a bite out of the one I should have thinned anyway :-)
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner