Product Description
Exclusive! Our most tender, flavorful mini broccoli. Florets are tender and sweet with a mild flavor. May be transplanted like our other mini broccoli varieties or direct sown at 4–6 inches in the row. Our earliest mini broccoli, it is 2–3 days earlier than Happy Rich though it has a shorter harvest period. Melody has a more vigorous plant and higher yield potential than Noble Jade. Pinching not recommended. An exclusive mini broccoli that sets the standard for tenderness and flavor.
Basic Information
Latin Name : Brassica oleracea
Days to Maturity : from transplant date to central head harvest; side shoots follow
Life Cycle : Annual
Hybrid Status : Hybrid (F1)
Product Specifications
Plant Height : Vigorous
Packet Size : 100 seeds
Seeds per Pound (avg.) : 222,000
Head Color : Tender, sweet florets with mild flavor
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 – 85°F (24 – 29°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. Space rows 18–36 inches apart, transplant 4–6 inches apart for Melody. Also suitable for direct sowing at 4–6 inches in the row.
Spacing in Garden : 4 – 6 inches apart; rows 18 – 36 inches apart
Support : No staking required
Hardiness Zones : Annual in all zones
Harvest : Cut stems of central head and side shoots 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 – prevent disease with crop rotation and good sanitation.
Special Notes : Exclusive! Our most tender, flavorful mini broccoli – tender and sweet with mild flavor. Earliest mini broccoli – 2–3 days earlier than Happy Rich. More vigorous and higher yielding than Noble Jade. Pinching not recommended. Direct sow or transplant. Sets the standard for tenderness and flavor.
