{"product_id":"sessantina-grossa-broccoli","title":"Sessantina Grossa Broccoli (34 Days)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 12-14” raab with a strong broccoli flavor that mellows with cooking.  The Sessantina Grossa Broccoli is hardy enough for early spring or fall planting. Forms more of a head than its cousins; stems, shoots, buds, and leaves are all edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e                                                               100 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(50, 113, 56);\"\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 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 the flower buds start to open. For varieties that produce side shoots, keep picking for a longer production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Provide Sessantina Grossa 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":440961499144,"sku":"W246","price":2.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/files\/sessantina-grossa-broccoli-34-days-vegetables-pinetree-garden-seeds-252.jpg?v=1763577609","url":"https:\/\/www.superseeds.mom\/products\/sessantina-grossa-broccoli","provider":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}