Broccoli 'Packman'
Brassica oleracea (Italica Group)
Packman is part of the Mustard genus and is a Broccoli variety. Its scientific name is Brassica oleracea (Italica Group) 'Packman'. Packman is a patented hybrid variety.
Packman produces good yields of very tightly packed, dark green flavorful broccoli. Widely adapted to different climates. Early, with very good yields.
An annual, so it will last but a year in its native climate. Packman is known for growing to a height of approximately 75.0 cm (2.44 feet).Packman 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.
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How to grow Broccoli 'Packman'
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Full Sun
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Medium
Keep soil moist during the growing season. Decrease watering when plants approach maturity. Water broccoli at the base of the plant. Side dress plants with well-aged compost again at midseason.
Companions: Beets, celery, herbs, onions, potatoes.
Avoid planting broccoli near pole beans, strawberries, or tomatoes.
Growing Packman from seed
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Packman about 45 days before your last frost date.
Transplanting Packman
Side dress with well aged compost. Plant transplants that are 4 to 6 weeks old with four or five true leaves. Leggy transplants or transplants with crooked stems can be planted up to their first leaves so that they will not grow top heavy.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Packman is a tender plant.By our calculations, you should look at planting out Packman about 28 days before your last frost date.
Harvesting Packman
Broccoli 'Packman' information
How long does Packman take to grow?
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When should I sow Packman?
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Misspellings of Broccoli 'Packman'
Pack Man, Pack-man
Latest Broccoli 'Packman' Reviews
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25 Jul 2011
mcav0y's Broccoli "Packman" was
Reviewed day 131
Grew well and consistently. Medium sized heads, but very prolific side shoots! You end up getting the same amount of broccoli as the larger head varieties in the end. I will use this again.
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