Vegetables
Heredity: Open Pollinated

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Plant Height: 3-4 ft
Plant Spread: 12-16 Inches
Flower Color: Yellow
Uses: Vegetable
Edible Parts: Leaves
Flowers
Eating Methods: Raw
Cooked
Dynamic Accumulator: P (Phosphorus)
Ca (Calcium)
S (Sulfur)
Mn (Manganese)
Zn (Zinc)
Cu (Copper)
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Sow in situ
Pollinators: Self
Bees
Various insects

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Common names
  • Broccoli

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Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2020-03-24
Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2020-03-24

Courtesy Annie's Heirloom Seeds
  • Uploaded by vic
Comments:
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Mar 24, 2020 1:02 PM concerning plant:
    I grew a version of Purple Sprouting back in the 60's. Burpee seed. This is Baker Creek's version and seems to be an older unimproved variety. Seeded in late July, transplanted in September and overwintered. It is now forming small florets. I am not impressed at this time.
Plant Events from our members
Kristine1212 On April 5, 2018 Plant emerged
Kristine1212 On March 24, 2018 Seeds sown
lovesblooms On February 27, 2018 Seeds germinated
lovesblooms On February 20, 2018 Obtained plant
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