Sprouting Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
Sprouting broccoli produces a mass of smaller, separate florets on long stems. It's a nutritious and versatile vegetable, delicious steamed, roasted, or stir-fried.
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Planting Calendar
Growing Guide for
1 Sow seeds indoors
Sow seeds indoors in February, in trays or modules.
2 Sow seeds outdoors
Sow seeds outdoors from March to July.
3 Transplant seedlings
Transplant seedlings outdoors in March and April, under cover if necessary. Plant out in May-August.
4 Water regularly
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods.
5 Fertilize
Apply a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
6 Harvest
Harvest regularly, cutting off the flowering shoots before they open. The more you pick, the more will grow.
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