Baby Broccoli Vegetable Seeds
Botanical name: Brassica oleracea
Also known as, broccoletti, broccolette, broccolini.
A high yielding baby broccoli produced in Australia. Highly adaptable to Australian conditions. Designed for multiple picks per season. Cut the central crown as soon as it’s formed and this will lead to good side-shoot production.
Plant Type: Annual leafy vegetable
Sow When:
- Cool regions: October – February
- Temperate regions: Spring to autumn
- Subtropical regions: March – September
- Tropical regions: Year-round
Germination: 6 – 14 days
Depth: 1.5 – 2.5 cm deep
Position: Full sun; sheltered from wind
Sow Where: Directly into garden bed
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained, pH 6 – 7; add lime if necessary several weeks before sowing; prepare soil with compost
Rows: 45 – 60 cm apart
Spacing: 7.5 cm between plants
Details:
- Lightly mulch seed rows to prevent crusting.
- Water well once after sowing, then do not water again until seedlings appear.
Harvest: 65 – 70 days
