Best Sowing Season: September - December
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Approx. 50 seeds per pack.
Grow fresh F1 Hybrid Broccoli at home from seeds. This cool-season vegetable is grown for its compact green flower heads and tender side shoots, making it a valuable addition to winter kitchen gardens.
Ideal for raised beds, pots and GREEN GARDENS Grow Bags. For healthy leafy growth and head development, use a fertile, well-drained growing medium prepared with GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost and Bhalu Mitti.
Germination Time: 5–10 days
Suitable Temperature: 15°C–28°C
Best Sowing Season: September - December
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F1 Hybrid Broccoli is a cool-season brassica grown for its edible green flower head and tender stems.
Plants develop a leafy rosette followed by a central head. After the main head is harvested, some varieties may also produce smaller side shoots under suitable conditions.
Because this is an F1 hybrid product, exact head size, maturity time, yield and disease resistance should only be stated if verified from the original breeder or seed packet.
Fresh Broccoli can be used in:
Both the florets and tender stems can be used in cooking.
G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch
Suitable for one compact broccoli plant.
G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch
Recommended for one established broccoli plant with better root space.
G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch
Suitable for several plants when adequate spacing is maintained.
Avoid overcrowding, as good airflow helps support healthier foliage and head development.
Use:
50% Vermicompost + 50% Bhalu Mitti (Sandy Soil)
Mix thoroughly before sowing or transplanting.
The growing medium should be:
Broccoli prefers regular moisture but should not remain permanently waterlogged.
1. Prepare the Growing Medium
Mix 50% Vermicompost + 50% Bhalu Mitti thoroughly and prepare a fine, loose surface.
2. Sow the Seeds
Sow approximately:
0.5–1 cm deep
Cover lightly with fine soil.
3. Water Gently
Use a fine mist or gentle shower.
Keep the growing medium evenly moist during germination.
4. Germination
Seeds generally germinate within:
5–10 days
under suitable conditions.
5. Light Requirements
Provide approximately 5–6+ hours of sunlight daily.
6. Thin the Seedlings
Remove weak or overcrowded seedlings once several true leaves develop.
7. Transplanting
Transplant when seedlings are sturdy and have approximately:
4–6 true leaves
Suitable final locations include garden beds, raised beds, pots and GREEN GARDENS grow bags.
8. Plant Spacing
Maintain approximately:
35–45 cm between plants
for good airflow and head development.
9. Watering
Maintain regular and consistent soil moisture.
Avoid prolonged dryness, especially during active growth and head formation.
10. Feeding
The recommended growing medium already contains Vermicompost.
Additional GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost may be applied lightly around established plants if required.
11. General Care
Keep the growing area weed-free and remove damaged or yellow leaves.
Monitor regularly for common brassica pests and maintain good airflow.
12. Head Development
The main edible broccoli head forms at the centre of the plant.
Harvest before the small flower buds begin opening.
13. Harvesting
Cut the main head when it is:
Use a clean knife and leave part of the stem attached.
Some plants may produce smaller side shoots after the main head is harvested.
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