Appalachian Broccoli (F1 Hybrid 82 days)

The smallest head-forming broccoli plants we have seen, perfect for limited spaces.  Compact plants average 1 foot tall by 2 feet wide, producing attractive blue-green, small-beaded, 6-8” heads. The uniform maturity is convenient for stocking up the freezer or sharing. Performs well in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.  

30 seeds

PLANTING

Brassica oleracea

Germination: 3-10 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-85ºF.

Seed Sowing Depth: 1/4” deep

Starting Indoors: 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot. Thin to the strongest seedling. Fertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water-soluble fertilizer, diluted to ¼ of the suggested measurement. Transplant a week or two before the last frost. Space 12-18" apart. Sow in early to midsummer for fall crops. 

Sowing Outdoors: Spring when the soil temperature reaches at least 55ºF. Sow 2-3 seeds every 12-18” apart. Thin to the strongest seedling per space. Sow in midsummer for fall crops. Germination is slower at lower soil temperatures.

Harvest: Pick when heads are tight before flower buds start to open. For varieties that produce side shoots, keep picked for longer production

Tips: Provide Appalachian Broccoli with fertile soil, rich in organic matter, from the very beginning of its growth in the garden. Give adequate, even moisture for the best growth. Mulching helps retain moisture.