Broccoli Calabrese, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, White Sprouting Broccoli
Brassica oleracea (Italica Group)
Broccoli belongs to the Brassica genus. Broccoli is also known as Calabrese, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, White Sprouting Broccoli
- 75% complete! (75%)
The Broccoli Plant Wiki
All details in our wiki have been kindly provided by our members.
Broccoli belongs to the Brassica genus.
How to grow and keep Broccoli happy
How to sow and germinate Broccoli
How to transplant Broccoli
Can be station-sown direct, but for best results should be raised in seed bed and transplanted when big enough to handle
How to harvest Broccoli
Companion plants for Broccoli
These plants will grow well with Broccoli:
geraniums, dill, alliums, rosemary, nasturtium, borage 1
Rosemary repels cabbage fly, geraniums trap cabbage worms, same general companion profile as all brassica (cabbage, kolhrabi, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, etc) 1
Repellent plants for Broccoli
These plants will not grow well with Broccoli so avoid planting these within close proximity:
mustards, Tomatoes, peppers 1
Common Broccoli pests
These pests are known to attack Broccoli plants:
Common Broccoli diseases & problems
These problems and diseases are known to effect Broccoli plants:
How long does Broccoli take to grow?
These estimates for how long Broccoli takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!
When should I sow or plant Broccoli?
These estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!
Broccoli Etymology
Broccoli Folklore
Other names for Broccoli
Calabrese, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, White Sprouting Broccoli
Brassica oleracea, Brassica oleracea var. italica
Footnotes

Folia Plant Wiki by Folia is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License.
Where to buy Broccoli
-
Sold by Pase Seeds
-
Sold by Cripple Creek Creations
-
Sold by GroCo Seeds
- View more...

Listen in on the Grapevine