Broccoli

Tender, rich green heads of delicious florets are a nutritious addition to the menu. Warm some in a steaming basket until just tender, add to a vegetable tray, or serve baked with cheddar cheese and rice. Central heads will mature between 50 and 80 days. Harvest before flowers open.

Companion Plants

Marigold

Pepper

Tomato

Plant Details

Common name

Broccoli
Botanical name

Brassica oleracea
Variety

na
Zone

Grow as an annual
Light

Sun
Habit

Upright
Feed

Fertilize when actively growing
Water

Water 2-3 times per week until established
Bloom Color

Green
Bloom Time

No bloom
Maintenance

Keep weed-free

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