{"product_id":"appalachian-broccoli-f1-hybrid-82-days","title":"Appalachian Broccoli (F1 Hybrid 82 days)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e30 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #327138;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica \u003ci\u003eoleracea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3-10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Optimum soil temperatures 65-85ºF.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Sowing Depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4” deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e4-6 weeks before the last frost. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell\/pot.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThin to the strongest seedling. \u003c\/span\u003eFertilize 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. \u003cspan\u003eSow in early to midsummer for fall crops. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Pick when heads are tight before flower buds start to open. For varieties that produce side shoots, keep picked for longer production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Provide \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAppalachian Broccoli\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aircall-extension-app\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50519192404021,"sku":"44014","price":2.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/files\/44014._Appalachian_Broccoli.Veg.2027.Low_6.jpg?v=1791998567","url":"https:\/\/www.superseeds.mom\/products\/appalachian-broccoli-f1-hybrid-82-days","provider":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}