Broccoli, Sprouting Broccoli, Calabrese Broccoli, Chinese Broccoli, Romanesco Broccoli, Brassica oleracea var. italica
Prized for its high vitamin content, Broccoli (Brassica oleracea Italica Group) is a cool-season vegetable grown for its thick stems and crisp green heads of flower buds. Typically grown in the spring or fall, broccoli is a nutritious vegetable and can be eaten fresh or cooked.
There are many excellent varieties of Broccoli to choose from.
Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
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Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Annuals |
Plant Family | Brassicaceae |
Common names | Broccoli |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
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Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Annuals |
Plant Family | Brassicaceae |
Common names | Broccoli |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
How many Brassica oleracea Italica Group (Broccoli) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Brassica oleracea Italica Group (Broccoli) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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