PLANTS SHIP MID-MAY+ (except fruit trees), SEEDS SHIP ANYTIME, CANADA ONLY. LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE (incl. fruit trees, Ottawa) PURPLE PEACOCK BROCCOLI | id:21788 | Brassica oleracea var. italica | Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom Green beads, sweet purple stems, toothy red veined leaves resembling red Russian kale. Young leaves are great for salads, mature leave are similar to kale. Comes from crosses between “Green Goliath” and two kales. Original Breeder: Frank Morton from Wild Garden Seeds. 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:70 days/jrs, Height: 24-30″, Width: 12-18″, 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)
