Broccoli Growing Guide

Brassica oleracea

Crop Rotation Group

Brassicas (Cabbage family) ●

Soil

Rich, deep, firm soil enriched with plenty of well rotted compost.

Position

Full sun.

Frost tolerant

Yes.

Feeding

Mulch with composted manure or another high-nitrogen compost before planting.

Spacing

Single Plants: 1' 5" (45cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 1' 5" (45cm) with 1' 5" (45cm) row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Sow indoors in early spring, and set out while the soil is still cool. Sow fall broccoli indoors in summer, and set out when the plants are 3 weeks old.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Broccoli that matures in cool fall weather has an especially tender texture with sweet flavor to match.

Harvesting

Use a sharp knife to harvest the primary head when the beads are plump and well-filled. Many varieties produce numerous smaller side shoots after the primary head is cut.