Calabrese Broccoli Seeds (Organic)

Broccoli - Calabrese - Brassica oleracea (Botrytis group) Hardy Annual Heirloom. Delicious, bluish-green close-beaded heads can reach 8". Bears until frost producing several side shoots after the central head has been harvested. Brought with Italian immigrants in the late 1880's. Good for home or market, fresh or frozen. Did You Know? Broccoli is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as potassium, phosphorus and iron. Soil Temperature: 75-85°FPlanting Depth: 1/4"Germination: 4-20 DaysHeight At Maturity: 18"-30"Days To Maturity: 60-90 DaysSun/Shade: Partial SunSpacing After Thinning: 1'-2'Approx Seeds per Pack: 100 Seeds Features Heirloom Open-Pollinated Characteristics USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product Growth Habit : Upright Life Cycle : Hardy Annual Plant Family : Brassicaceae (Brassicas or Cole) Planting Time : Fall Planting Time : Spring Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5 Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0 Starting Location : Direct Sow Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant Sun Requirements : Partial Sun Planting & Care Soil & Water: Broccoli should be planted in well-composted soil with good drainage and air circulation. Plants prefer a soil pH of 6.0-7.2. Planting & Growing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or seed directly 4 weeks before last frost, or seed directly in late summer for fall crops. Harvesting & Storage: Harvest when heads are tight, before yellow flowers appear. Side heads may continue to produce for several weeks. Flavor improves with cooler temperatures. Use shade fabric to extend summer harvests. Useful Information PDF - Use Instructions Guarantee Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s) Peaceful Valley brand vegetable seeds are all non-GMO and Certified Organic. Buy with confidence and plant the best!