Broccoli seeds (50 Seeds) (Home & Garden)

SEED TYPE : Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated And Non-GMO
SOWING TIME : August To October
HEAD : Green In Colour, Very Compact And Uniform
SPECIFICATION : Plants Are Very Strong And Tolerant To Heat
HARVESTING : After 65-70 Days From Transplanting

 GROWING REQUIREMENTS:-

WATERING: Water regularly, 1 to 1.5 litres of water per week.

PESTS: Symptoms may include slow growth, stunted plants; yellowish leaves, lesions which form concentric rings become brittle and crack in center, round or irregularly shaped gray necrotic lesions on leaves with dark margins. Common pests affecting broccoli are Flea Beetles, Aphids, Downy mildew, Cabbage loopers, Cabbage Worms, Cabbage root maggots,Whiteflies, Woodchucks.

SOIL: The soil pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0. The best soil type is sandy along with 2 to 4 inches of rich compost or a thin layer of manure before planting.

SPOT: Broccoli needs at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.

TEMPERATURE: Broccoli does best when temperature remains between 4-21 degree C (40-70 F).

HOW TO HARVEST:-

• In terms of timing: Harvest broccoli when the buds of the head are firm and stiff before the bloom heads. If you do see yellow petals, harvest immediately.

• For best taste, harvest in the morning before the earth heats up.
• Cut heads from the plant. Consuming at least 6 inches of stem.
• Cut the stalk of the chief head at a slant, about 5 to 8 inches below the head.
• Most varieties have side-shoots that will continue to evolve later on the main head is harvested.
• Store broccoli in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make sure to dry it thoroughly.

• Broccoli can be frozen for up to one year.