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Broccoli 'Green Comet'

Brassica oleracea (Italica Group)

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Green Comet is a popular variety of Broccoli, which belongs to the Mustard genus (Brassica oleracea (Italica Group) 'Green Comet'). An annual, so it will last but a year in its native climate. Green Comet is known for growing to a height of approximately 75.0 cm (2.44 feet).

Green Comet Broccoli needs a moderate amount of maintenance, so some level of previous experience comes in handy when growing this plant. Ensure that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for this plant and keep an eye out for pests.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Broccoli 'Green Comet' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Broccoli 'Green Comet'

Partial Sun
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Medium

Enjoys a partial sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Green Comet 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. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 10 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Ensure your soil is loamy 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 Green Comet 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 Green Comet about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Green Comet

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Green Comet is a tender plant.

Harvesting Green Comet

Broccoli 'Green Comet' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Green Comet exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Green Comet plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Green Comet frost hardy? Tender
Mature Height How tall does Green Comet grow? 75.0 cm / 2.44 feet Mature Spread How wide does Green Comet grow? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Green Comet grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 10 pH Range The level of acidity for Green Comet. 6.2 - 7.2
Sun How much sunlight does Green Comet need to grow? Partial Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Green Comet require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Green Comet need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Green Comet need in order to germinate? 10°C / 50°F to 35°C / 95°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Green Comet in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Green Comet? 1.3 cm / 0.51 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Green Comet 15.0 cm / 5.85 inches
Edible? Is Green Comet edible? edible

How long does Green Comet take to grow?

These estimates for how long Broccoli 'Green Comet' 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!

Days to Germination How long does it take Green Comet to germinate? 10 days Average 10 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Green Comet? + 14 days Average 14 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Green Comet is ready for harvest / bloom? + 75 days Average 75 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Green Comet? = 99 days

When should I sow Green Comet?

Folia's when to plant Broccoli 'Green Comet' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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