Product Description
Easy bunching. Harvest stems up to 8 inches for bunching. Very attractive florets and long stems with few leaves facilitates bunching. Big plant with good yield potential. Sibsey yields more when the main head is pinched off at 1/2–1 inch diameter. Very similar to BC1611 for which it is substituting. A mini broccoli that makes bunching effortless.
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 : Big plant
Packet Size : 100 seeds
Seeds per Pound (avg.) : 75,600
Head Color : Very attractive florets on long stems with few leaves
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 6–12 inches apart.
Spacing in Garden : 6 – 12 inches apart; rows 18 – 36 inches apart
Support : No staking required
Hardiness Zones : Annual in all zones
Harvest : Cut stems up to 8 inches for bunching. Pinch main head at 1/2–1 inch diameter for higher yields.
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 : Easy bunching – long stems with few leaves, up to 8 inches. Very similar to BC1611. Big plant with good yield potential. Pinching main head at 1/2–1 inch increases yield. A mini broccoli that makes bunching effortless.
