Broccoli in Micro Green Colorado

Description

Broccoli is a cool-season crop known for its large flowering heads that are rich in vitamins and minerals. It prefers cooler temperatures for optimal growth.

Planting Instructions:

• Timing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date and transplant outdoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost, or plant seeds directly in the garden in early spring and late summer for a fall crop.
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
• Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart in rows 24-36 inches apart.
• Depth: Transplant seedlings or sow seeds ¼ to ½ inch deep.
• Water: Keep the soil consistently moist.
• Harvest: Harvest the central head when it is fully developed but before the flowers open. Side shoots will continue to produce after the main head is harvested.