Days to Germination: 7-14
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 45-70F
Days To Harvest: 60-80 days
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Spacing, Plant: 24 inches
Spacing, Row: 2 to 2 1/2 feet
Plant Height: 30-36 inches
Light: Full Sun

SOWING: Seeds can be started indoors or in hot beds 8-12 weeks before last frost. Or seed can be surface sown to a depth of ¼ inch with fine soil. Plant in Spring or Fall in mild winter climates.

GERMINATION: 7-14, depending upon soil and weather conditions.

THINNNING AND TRANSPLANTING: When plants are 2-3 inches transplant to 24 inches apart.

HARVEST: Cut 6 inches below central head when buds are still tight.

Suggestions:  Keep fruits picked to encourage more production.  Keep soil moderately moist during germination. Water deep and feed every 4 weeks.

BROCCOLI
Green Sprouting Calabrese

60-80 days. Tall branching plants that produce 3 to 6 inch, large sized, compact broccoli heads. The heads are a delicious dark-green color, with a bluish-green center . The shape and size are uniform. After the tender and tasty initial head is cut, smaller heads will continue to develop over a long season. Popular eaten fresh or frozen. Easy to grow. Harvest in 60-80 days.