Broccoli 'Italian Precoe'

Brassica oleracea (Italica Group)

How to grow Broccoli 'Italian Precoe'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Italian Precoe is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Planting Italian Precoe 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.

Growing Italian Precoe from seed

Aim to sow 0.51 inches (1.3 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 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 Italian Precoe about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Italian Precoe

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

Harvesting Italian Precoe