{"product_id":"seeds-of-change-organic-early-green-broccoli-seeds","title":"SEEDS OF CHANGE™ ORGANIC EARLY GREEN BROCCOLI SEEDS","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full break-full\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis short season broccoli variety yields a large tight head followed by an abundance of succulent side shoots until a hard freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full break-full\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon-callout-small\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid gutter-40\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"half break-half\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon-container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" data-src=\"\/-\/media\/barefootpetcare\/seeds\/global\/usda-organic.jpg\" alt=\"USDA Organic logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seedsofchange.com\/-\/media\/barefootpetcare\/seeds\/global\/usda-organic.jpg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.seedsofchange.com\/-\/media\/barefootpetcare\/seeds\/global\/usda-organic.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUSDA Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner rich-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQUICK FACTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spacer\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"material-icons\"\u003echevron_left\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid gutter-60 vertical-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"half break-full\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Size:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e18–24 inches, 5–7 inch heads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHardy Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFull\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e0.25 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Harvest:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e60 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood for Container:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"half break-full\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Origin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen Pollinated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Grow:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germinate:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e6–10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e12–18 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Flower:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGROWING GUIDE\u003cspan class=\"spacer\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"material-icons\"\u003echevron_left\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGROW GUIDE CONDITIONS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBroccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, and Kohlrabi are all closely related members the Brassica genus. All of these crops are relatively cold hardy and perform best in cool, moderate climates with consistent moisture and a soil pH of 6.0–7.2. Excessively high temperatures for broccoli and cauliflower may result in premature head formation, the presence of leaves in heads, or development of loose heads. None of the crops in this group thrive when daytime temperatures exceed 85°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGROW GUIDE SEED:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBroccoli may be direct seeded or transplanted. Direct-seed when outdoor temperatures are above 50°F (optimum 60–65°F). Plant seed ¼ inch deep, 3–4 seeds per row foot, allowing 18–24 inches between rows. Thin to one plant every 12-18 inches. To start seedlings indoors, fill starter trays with a sterile seed starting mix. Plant 2 seeds per cell, ¼ inch deep. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 75°F. Thin to 1 plant per cell. Maintain greenhouse temperatures above 45°F night and below 85°F day. Harden-off seedlings for 5–7 days prior to transplanting. Transplant 5–6 week old seedlings outside in a fertile garden bed, 12-18 inches apart, allowing 18–24 inches between rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGROW GUIDE PESTS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePractice 2–4 year crop rotations between all Brassica species. Insect pressure on fall-harvested brassicas is typically not as heavy as on spring crops. Encourage beneficial insect activity for suppression of aphids, and\/or control aphid outbreaks with insecticidal soap. Control cabbage worms and loopers with Bt (Bacillus thuringienthus), available commercially as Dipel. Floating row covers used from the day of planting will protect from heavy flea beetle damage on spring crops. Maintain a pH between 7.0–7.2 for suppression of Club Root (Plasmodiophora brassicae). See our merchandise section for related products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGROW GUIDE HARVEST:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHarvest broccoli and cauliflower heads and side shoots when buds are still small and tightly closed. After you harvest the main central head, tender side shoots will follow for an extended harvest. Store in the refrigerator to keep for about a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seeds of Change","offers":[{"title":"1-Pack, 100 Seed","offer_id":39548948283521,"sku":"84127988","price":2.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/4550\/2593\/files\/product-media-86605.jpg?v=1777643603","url":"https:\/\/agwayofportjefferson.com\/products\/seeds-of-change-organic-early-green-broccoli-seeds","provider":"Agway of Port Jefferson","version":"1.0","type":"link"}