Broccoli

Variety:

Bobby

Approx 200 seeds

Sowing:

Seeds in module trays should be sown approximately 2cm deep with approximately 2 seeds per cell.

Seeds sown outside should be planted at a depth of 1cm in rows 15cms apart.

Sowing occurs between March – June.

Harvesting:

Broccoli is usually ready to harvest after approximately 100 days and can be taken when the heads or spears appear well formed but still in bud. The side shoots will continue to grow so you can harvest broccoli 2-3 times in the same season.

Information:

Broccoli prefers fertile, well drained soil which is slightly acidic with a pH of 6 - 7.

Broccoli can be planted between 12 – 20 inches apart.

Broccoli should be watered regularly and needs a full sun and plenty of light. Broccoli should ideally be getting at least 6-8 hours of sun per day.

In order to avoid pest issues, broccoli should be planted in an area that hasn’t been used for the Brassicaceae (cabbage) family for four years prior.

The most common pests are aphids, cabbageworms, cabbage looper and diamondback moths.

Nutritional Information:

Broccoli contains Vitamin C and K as well as iron and potassium. It is rich in antioxidants which help to eliminate “free radicals” that cause our bodies cell damage.

Fun Fact:

Studies have suggested that broccoli is one of the most anti-cancer compounds around due to it containing sulforaphane.