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Broccoli Green - Organic Vegetable Seeds

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Broccoli is an edible green plant in the cabbage family Brassicaceae whose large flowering head and stalk are eaten as a vegetable. Broccoli is classified in the Italica cultivar group of the species Brassica oleracea.

Broccoli has large flower heads, usually dark green in colour arranged in a tree-like structure branching out from a thick stalk which is usually light green. The mass of flower heads is surrounded by leaves. Broccoli resembles cauliflower which is a different cultivar group of the same Brassica species.

Seeds Specifications

Seeds per Packet

Common Name	Broccoli raab, Broccoli.
Height	Up to 76.2 centimetres.
Difficulty Level	Medium

Planting And Care

Sunlight Keep the seedlings container in bright Sunlight
Protect the Broccoli Green seedlings from direct harsh sunlight
Soil The soil should be well-drained and nutrient-rich for Broccoli Green seedlings
Watering Water the seedlings when the topsoil (1-2 inches) in the pot feels dry to touch
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture
Do not overwater the seedlings
Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season
Application of Fertilizer During the main growing season feed the Broccoli Green seedlings with organic fertilizer once a month
Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the seedlings so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily
Plant ProtectionRemove dead, infected or damaged seedlings from the container
Do not overwater the seedlings especially when the container does not have drainage holes

How to Sow Broccoli Seeds

Sow the seeds in mid-August to mid-September
Select a container having a 3-5 inch diameter
Fill the container with well-drained soil
Keep the mix moist but not wet
Sow seed ¼ to ½ (6-8 mm) inch deep in the seed-starting mix
Seeds will germinate in 5 to 10 days at an optimal temperature of 77 °F (25 °C)
Transplant seedlings into the garden when they are 4 to 6 inches (10-15 cm) tall with 2- to 4-leaves
Grow Broccoli in full sun for best yield, but Broccoli will tolerate partial shade

Sunlight	Bright sunlight.
Watering	Water the seedlings when the topsoil (1-2 inches) in the container feels dry to touch. Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Soil	Well draining and Nutrient-rich with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0
Temperature	18 to 23-degree celsius.
Fertilizer	Apply any organic fertilizer.
Harvest Season	Broccoli grown from seed will come to harvest in 100 to 150 days. Grown from transplants Broccoli will come to harvest in 55 to 80 days. Time Broccoli planting so harvest happens in a cool time of the year. Temperatures in the 26 °+C will cause buds to open. If you live where there are a short spring and long summer, it is better to plant broccoli in late summer for a fall harvest. To know when broccoli is ready to pick, run your finger over the green central flower head, if it feels tight you can delay picking, but once the buds start to loosen start the harvest. Broccoli florets can be cut 1 to 2 weeks before they mature.

Broccoli Green Uses

Medicinal Use:

Broccoli shares cancer-fighting and immune-boosting properties
Like many whole foods, broccoli is packed with soluble fibre that draws cholesterol out of your body
Broccoli even has significant amounts of omega 3 fatty acids, which are well known as anti-inflammatory
Broccoli contains high levels of both calcium and vitamin K, both of which are important for bone health and prevention of osteoporosis
Broccoli is a good carb and is high in fibre, which aids in digestion, prevents constipation, maintains low blood sugar, and curbs overeating
Note: The following information is general guidelines, be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines

Culinary Use:

It tastes best when eaten in a cooked form in salads, soups and side dishes with meat and chicken
Baked broccoli is one of the popular broccoli dishes cooked with cheese
Broccoli dishes are cooked in everyday meals as well as at parties
Everyday Broccoli dishes are usually cooked while boiling, stir-frying and steaming the vegetable