Broccoli 'George's Favorite Blend'

Brassica oleracea (Italica Group)

How to grow Broccoli 'George's Favorite Blend'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that George's Favorite Blend is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Ensure your soil is loamy and sandy and has a ph of between 6.2 and 7.2 as Broccoli is a weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing George's Favorite Blend from seed

Look to ensure a distance 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.51 inches (1.3 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing George's Favorite Blend about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting George's Favorite Blend

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as George's Favorite Blend is a tender plant.

Harvesting George's Favorite Blend