Growing Broccoli

(Best months for growing Broccoli in USA - Zone 5a regions)

Easy to grow. Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 45°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 14 - 20 inches apart
Harvest in 10-16 weeks. Cut flowerhead off with a knife..
Compatible with (can grow beside): Dwarf (bush) beans, beets, celery, cucumber, onions, marigold, nasturtium, rhubarb, aromatic herbs (sage, dill, chamomile, oregano)
Avoid growing close to: Climbing (pole) beans, tomato, peppers (chilli, capsicum), eggplant (aubergine), strawberry, mustard

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10 Feb 12, Stephanie (Australia - arid climate): Thanks I was wondering the same thing. Also if it says plant in garden, but you cant yet because you are waiting for, say, your tomatos to finish, should you plant in seed trays instead?
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11 Feb 12, peter (Australia - temperate climate): if you look at the planting 'timetable' it indicates sowing seed in Feb and PLANTING out seedlings 4-6 weeks later. So, yes I'd be getting seeds into trays now ready to plant out when your tommys finish =)
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28 Apr 11, Liz (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Amy (zipcode 22025). You sent us a lot of questions but I cannot answer you because you did not include an email address. Please send me your address if you would still like some answers? Liz
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Just planted broccoli seedlings 1st time. If they are successful, can I take new seeds from them for a future crop?

- Jen

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