BROCCOLI - Romanesco

OP Open Pollinated

HL Heirloom

(250 seeds)

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Wonderful nutty flavour. Cooked or raw.

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As the name suggests this is an heirloom grown widely in Italy. The head of this broccoli is like a kaleidoscope of swirls and weird Read More

As the name suggests this is an heirloom grown widely in Italy. The head of this broccoli is like a kaleidoscope of swirls and weird patterns. Most often enjoyed raw, the broccoli, if lightly cooked, will retain a wonderful nutty flavour and unique texture.

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Days to Harvest

80 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

60cm

Plant Height

60-90cm

Additional Features

Cool Season, Easy Care Plants, Edible

Product Details

Common Name: BROCCOLI - Romanesco

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 250

Days to Harvest: 80 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 60cm

Row Spacing: 60cm

Companion Plants: Beans, Beetroot, Carrots, Chamomile, Coriander, Cucumber, Dill, Lettuce, Lovage, Marigold (French), Marjoram, Mint, Nasturtium, Pea, Potato, Rosemary, Sage, Tansy, Thyme, Tomato, Zinnias

Additional Features: Cool Season, Easy Care Plants, Edible

Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea

Germination Time: 5-10 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 60-90cm

Sow Depth: 5mm

Best Months to Plant – Broccoli
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain	✓	✓	✓								✓	✓
Temperate	✓	✓	✓	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Broccoli
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓		✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Broccoli
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Broccoli
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Broccoli
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Broccoli
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

Broccoli is a winter crop and is best started in mid to late autumn. Sow seed in trays about 6 weeks before planting out. Transplant baby plants when they are about 12cm tall into rows about 60cm apart. For best results plant in full sun in a rich soil. When the heads get large, plants can be staked to stop them from falling over. A good mulch will also maintain soil temperature and encourage growth.

How to Harvest

Harvest the main head whilst it is still tightly shaped. It is best to cut the stem about 12cm below the head. The plant will continue to produce smaller florets along the stem and these can be continuously harvested throughout the season.

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How to Sow

Broccoli is a winter crop and is best started in mid to late autumn. Sow seed in trays about 6 weeks before planting out. Transplant baby plants when they are about 12cm tall into rows about 60cm apart. For best results plant in full sun in a rich soil. When the heads get large, plants can be staked to stop them from falling over. A good mulch will also maintain soil temperature and encourage growth.

How to Harvest

Harvest the main head whilst it is still tightly shaped. It is best to cut the stem about 12cm below the head. The plant will continue to produce smaller florets along the stem and these can be continuously harvested throughout the season.

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Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

View full grow guide →