vigilant20's Broccoli x 10 Sprouting
Plant: Broccoli (Brassica oleracea (Italica Group)) | Variety: Green sprouting calabrese
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- Broccoli (3006)
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- Green sprouting calabrese (197)
Sown from my Broccoli Green Sprouting Seeds.
vigilant20'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.
Broccoli 'Green sprouting calabrese' normally grows to a mature height of 75.0 cm (that's 2.44 feet imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden has don't know light - Broccoli 'Green sprouting calabrese' should be planted in a location that enjoys partial sun.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (5b) is within the ideal range for Broccoli 'Green sprouting calabrese'. The recommended range is between Zone 3 and 10.
Broccoli 'Green sprouting calabrese' 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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23 May 2011
Sprouting day 70
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10 May 2011
Transplanted day 57
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14 Mar 2011
Sown day 0

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