PLANTS SHIP MID-MAY+ (except fruit trees), SEEDS SHIP ANYTIME, CANADA ONLY. LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE (incl. fruit trees, Ottawa) BELSTAR F1 BROCCOLI | id:965 | Brassica oleracea var. italica | Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada | Annual | Hybrid Heart tolerant broccoli for spring summer and fall crops. Dome size reaches 6-8” at maturity and averages about 1.5 lbs. Harvest window of 10-14 days. The original breeder is Bejo Seeds. Resistant to Downy mildew, Fusarium Wilt and Fusarium Yellows. Vitamins+: B9, C++, K, K, Mn Companion plants: Alliums, Lettuce, Brassicas (except Mustard), Oregano, Bush Bean, Celery, Rosemary. Far from: Asparagus, Nightshades, Strawberry, Mustard, Climbing Beans. Planting tip: Soaking in warm water for up to 12H is recommended for improved germination. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date.||Plant outside as soon as the chance of hard frost has passed. Harvesting tip: Harvest when heads are still tight. Check often as heads loosen. Cool right after harvest to maintain quality. Storage tip: Store at 0°C for 1-2 weeks.
Seed depth:1/4-1/2″ Direct, Plant spacing:18-24”, Row spacing:24-36”, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:2, Germination:10-15 d/j, 10-30°C Optimally:15-20°C, Maturity:65 days/jrs, Height: 2-3′, Width: 18-24″, Cold tolerance:-7°C, Edible flower (See Envelope below) Gaia Organics, 399 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1V 1C9 (near Gatineau, Quebec) 613-219-8463 (see the envelope below)
