Broccoli
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Brassica oleracea var. italica

Varieties: Arcadia and Artwork Likes sunshine but can tolerate a little shad.  Plant while soil is still cool and in an area easy to harvest.  Harvest when head is 4""-6"" in diameter.  55-80 days.  If yellow buds form, the broccoli has overripened.  Wash thoroughly or soak in salt water to remove insects.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Type:
Edible Garden
Plant Width:
12"-18"
Sunlight:
Sun
Partial Sun
Bloom Colors:
Attributes:
Edible
Type of Tree or Shrub:
Plant Height:
18"-36"
Bloom times: