Eastern Magic Broccoli produces high quality heads under fluctuating conditions with exceptional performance in the northeast. Heat tolerant plants produce high domed, 6-8 blue-green heads. We had heads that reached over 12″ and then produced an amazing amount of side shoots. For summer and fall harvests.
30 seeds
PLANTING
Brassicaoleracea
Germination:3-10 days
Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 65-85F.
Seed Sowing Depth:1/4 deep
StartingIndoors: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 toof the suggested measurement. Transplant a week or two before the last frost. Space 12-18″ apart.Sowin early to midsummer for fall crops.
Sowing Outdoors: Spring, when the soil temperature reaches at least 55F. Sow 2-3 seeds every 12-18 apart. Thin to the strongest seedling per space. Sowin 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 a longer production
Tips: Provide Eastern Magic Broccoli with fertile soil,rich in organic matterfrom the very beginning of its growthin the garden.Giveadequate, even moisture for the best growth.Mulching helps retain moisture.
