goldtop's Broccoli x 6 Harvesting
Plant: Broccoli (Brassica oleracea (Italica Group)) | Variety: Purple Sprouting
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goldtop's Broccoli Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.51 inches (1.3 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant - Broccoli 'Purple Sprouting' is known for growing to a height of approximately 75.0 cm (that's 2.44 feet in imperial).
Your garden has full sun light - Broccoli 'Purple Sprouting' should be planted in a location that enjoys partial sun.
Your garden has combination soil: Broccoli 'Purple Sprouting' should be planted ideally in loam soil.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (9a) is within the ideal range for Broccoli 'Purple Sprouting'. The recommended range is between Zone 7 and 10.
Broccoli 'Purple Sprouting' ideally needs a soil ph of 6.2 to 7.2 (acidic to alkaline soil), so check your soil acidity regularily.
Broccoli problems include Browning, Hollow Stem, Premature blooming of Broccoli, Broccoli buttoning, and Ricing, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Broccoli is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Broccoli Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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19 Apr 2011
Harvesting day 258
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07 Oct 2010
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04 Aug 2010
Transplanted day 0

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