5-10 days






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Broccoli Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEBrassica oleracea var. italica
USD 10.99
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Broccoli rewards cool-weather growing with a central crown plus weeks of tender side shoots.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
65-75F
Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Broccoli care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Brassica oleracea var. italica
- Common names
- Calabrese
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Genus
- Brassica
- Species
- B. oleracea
Start growing
Spring/summer sow. Heavy feeder.
Growing with your kit
Lid on Seeds In A Cup® prevents moisture loss for germination.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Harvest when head is tight.
Growing conditions
Cool-season high nitrogen soil.
Weather & tolerances
Frost hardy; bolts in heat.
Pests & plant health
Cabbage worms. Use row covers.
Plant safety
Safe superfood.
Botanical features
Edible flowering head on thick stalk.
Varieties
‘Waltham 29’, ‘DiCicco’.
Garden & everyday uses
Nutrient superfood
Native range & distribution
Mediterranean, now China/India/USA.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Italian ‘broccolo’ (cabbage crest).
History
Bred in Italy from wild cabbage.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-001-1RETRE5 — USD 10.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Broccoli from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Broccoli seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Broccoli seeds take to germinate?
Broccoli seeds typically sprout in 5-10 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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