Belstar Broccoli

$3.25

Compact blue-green, 6-8” heads, great in the heat & cold. As far as growing from seed, this broccoli is “the One.”

JOY MAX QUALITIES:

  • The broccoli that changed my mind about growing broccoli from seed

  • Excellent germination in warm temps

  • Great side shoot production after you harvest the main head

  • Crunchy and delicious

    Read my full guide to Belstar Broccoli here

Compact blue-green, 6-8” heads, great in the heat & cold. As far as growing from seed, this broccoli is “the One.”

JOY MAX QUALITIES:

  • The broccoli that changed my mind about growing broccoli from seed

  • Excellent germination in warm temps

  • Great side shoot production after you harvest the main head

  • Crunchy and delicious

    Read my full guide to Belstar Broccoli here

Planting Information: Sow indoors, or direct sow in outdoor beds 1/4” deep after temps are below 850. Seedlings should be ready to transplant in 3-4 weeks. Direct Sow: 1/2” deep, 4-6” apart, then thin plants to 18” apart. Harvest when the flower buds are still tightly closed. Ice broccoli after harvesting to preserve the crunch. 12 seeds.

Brassica oleracea PLANT HEIGHT: 20” PLANT WIDTH: 18” SEED SPACING: 18” SEED DEPTH: ½” IDEAL TEMP: 60-70º GERMINATION: 5-17 days DAYS TO MATURITY: 65-75 SOIL: Well-composted, well-draining LIGHT: Full Sun

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