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Broccoli

Broccoli

Brassica oleracea var. italica

Medium difficultyWinterVegetables
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
High
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Min pot size
14" pot
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Start from
Nursery 25-30 days, transplant

About Broccoli

Broccoli is an incredibly rewarding winter crop for terraces. Unlike cauliflower, which is a one-and-done harvest, good broccoli varieties will continue to produce numerous edible side shoots for weeks after the main central head is cut.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
15-20°C
Heat stress above
25°C
Cold stress below
5°C
Humidity
High
Rain sensitivity
Medium

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–79
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 80–110

Common pests and diseases

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