Broccoli 'Extra early rudolph'

keep growing area weed free, feed as heads develope

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Extra early rudolph is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. 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.

Sow early summer.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.51 inches (1.3 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Extra early rudolph about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplant when seedlings have 5-6 leaves. Water regualrly especially in dry weather.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Extra early rudolph is a hardy plant.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late winter.

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