Broccoli [Calabrese Sprouting] (140+ Seeds)

Description

Broccoli has two growing seasons in Georgia. The Spring Season, where Broccoli is started in Late Winter/Early Spring and harvested into the Late Spring and Early Summer. The Fall Season, where Broccoli is started in Summer/Late Summer and harvested into the Early Winter.

Broccoli thrives between the temperatures of 40 degrees and 75 degrees. It is frost tolerant, surviving temperatures as low as 25 degrees.

Seed Pack contains 140+ Seeds.

Calabrese Sprouting Broccoli is an old heirloom variety that thrives in the South! An Old Italian Heirloom variety, Calabrese Sprouting was first brought to the United States in the 19^th Century. Broccoli is a great source for Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, Fiber, and much more!

Sun Exposure: Full Sun (at least 6 hours of Sunlight)

Frost Tolerant?: Yes (Temperatures as low as 25 degrees)

Heirloom?: Yes

Days Until Harvest/Maturity: 55-65

Planting Depth: ¼” to ½”

Distance Between Rows: 2.5 Feet

Distance Between Plants: 15 inches

Recommended Planting Dates:

Do not feel restricted to planting exclusively within the following date ranges. These dates are only a recommendation for best results based upon our experience, research, & best practices.

North Georgia: March 1 through June 15 AND July 15 through October 31

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): March 1 through May 1
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): July 15 through September 5

Central Georgia: February 15 through June 10 AND August 1 through November 15

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): February 15 through April 10
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): August 1 through September 15

South Georgia: February 1 through June 1 AND August 15 through November 30

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): February 1 through April 1
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): August 15 through September 25

Coastal Georgia: January 15 through May 15 AND August 15 through December 31

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): January 15 through March 10
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): September 1 through October 15

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