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The Step By Step Process Of Growing Broccoli From Seed

Broccoli is a sun-loving crop that is best grown in the fall or spring. This beautiful good looking green belongs to the cabbage family. It is a close relative of cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and bok choy.

Brocolli thrives in temperatures between 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Mature plants can thrive in cold temperatures of up to 25 degrees Fahrenheit.

Growing Broccoli From Seed Tips

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Types of Broccoli Seeds To Grow

DIi Cicco – Classic Heirloom

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Summer purple – Larger heads

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Early heading – Early to mature

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Long harvest – Blend of early and late

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Santee F1 Purple – small but abundant

Step 1: Fill the seed trays with high-quality seed starting soil. Or use pre-moistened peat pellets if that’s what you prefer. Step 2: Plant one seed per hole by making a shallow hole in the ready soil. Drop the seed into the shallow hole or place it on top and gently press it into the soil.

Step by Step Process Of Growing Broccoli From Seed

Step 3: Cover the seeds with soil and gently press down to ensure it comes into contact with the seeds. Since broccoli seeds are so small, they should be planted about 1/8” to ¼” deep.

Step by Step Process Of Growing Broccoli From Seed

Step 4: Water the planted seeds. Step 5: Keep watering when necessary to ensure the soil doesn’t dry out as the seeds germinate.

Step by Step Process Of Growing Broccoli From Seed

Even though it sounds easy to grow broccoli, it does require some knowledge to get the best out of your seeds. You may not get it first but rest assured the second, third, and fourth times will not be a fail!

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