Broccoli

Umpqua

Large head with good side shoot growth. Favourite US variety. 50-75 days.

Available options:

Select Organic (certified ACO 10457)

Packet (150 seeds) $4.20

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5g $6.00

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General information:

Broccoli

Brassica oleracea var. italica

Used by Romans and called "cabbage flower" and in England as "Italian Asparagus" from early 1700's. High vitamin C and protein. Likes soil rich and well watered. Sow anytime to ensure harvest during cooler months, doesn't do best in hot weather. Frost hardy.

175-300 seeds per gram

Broccoli planting information:

When To Plant In Australia

Tropics:	Feb-Jun
Subtropic:	Feb-May
Mild:	Sep-Apr
Cold/Frost:	Oct-Mar

Seed Sowing
Plant space cm:	35-50
Row space cm:	50-60
Depth cm:	0.5-1
Best soil temp:	7-30 °C

Other Info
Number of seeds per gram:	175-330
Rate per hectare:	400g
Average days to maturity:	60-90