Product Description
Excellent for overwintering. This late variety is highly tolerant to cold. Grown successfully in the Northeast for late summer and fall crops, and over the winter in Florida and California. A cold-hardy broccoli that delivers quality heads when other varieties have stopped producing.
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.) : 85,200
Head Color : Green
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 for overwintering – highly cold tolerant. Grown successfully in the Northeast for late summer and fall, and over winter in Florida and California. A late variety that keeps producing when temperatures drop.
