Broccoli 'Early Green'

Water moderately and allow soil to dry between waterings. Mulch to conserve water and control weeds. ¹
Harvest main head at its peak size and before flowers open. Harvest side shoots at 2-3 inches. Store seeds in cool, dry, dark conditions. ¹

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Early Green is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Planting Early Green in loamy and sandy soil with a ph of between 6.2 and 7.2 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Can be direct seeded in late summer for fall harvest ¹

Sow 0.51 inches (1.3 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 5.85 inches (15.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Early Green about 42 days before your last frost date.

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting. Keep entire seedbed evenly moist throughout germination. Prefers rich, well-drained soil with slightly acid soil. ¹

As Early Green is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

¹ Seeds of Change