Product Description
Excellent heat tolerance. Heads are dark green with small, attractive beads. Best suited for harvest in summer and early fall in areas with long days and moderate heat. Also grown for late-fall harvest in California and Arizona. Imperial grows slowly in cold weather. A heat-tolerant broccoli that delivers quality heads when temperatures rise.
Basic Information
Latin Name : Brassica oleracea
Days to Maturity : from transplant; add about 20 days if direct seeding
Life Cycle : Annual
Hybrid Status : Hybrid (F1)
Product Specifications
Plant Height : Medium
Packet Size : 100 seeds
Seeds per Pound (avg.) : 79,600
Head Color : Dark green with small, attractive beads
Light Requirement : No specific needs – thrives in any weather
Soil Type : Well-drained, fertile soil high in organic matter; pH 6.0 – 7.5
Growing Information
Germination Temperature : 75 – 80°F (24 – 27°C)
Germination Time : 3 – 7 days
Sowing Method : Sow 2 seeds per cell in 72-cell flats, ¼ inch deep. Seedlings ready in 3–4 weeks. Transplant outdoors 10–18 inches apart in rows 18–36 inches apart.
Spacing in Garden : 10 – 18 inches apart; rows 18 – 36 inches apart
Support : No staking required
Hardiness Zones : Annual in all zones
Harvest : Cut heads when tight and before flower buds open.
Other Information
Pest Resistance : Exceptionally resistant – flea beetles and cabbage worms are rarely seen with minimal care.
Disease Resistance : Outstanding tolerance – practice crop rotation and good sanitation.
Special Notes : Excellent heat tolerance – ideal for summer and early fall harvest. Dark green heads with small, attractive beads. Grows slowly in cold weather – best for warm-season production. A reliable heat-tolerant broccoli.
