Learn About Broccoli

Grower’s Library chart comparison Mini & Sprouting Broccoli Varieties: Succession Planting Comparison Chart Succession planting program for mini, sprouting and raab-type broccoli, including vernalization needs and winter protection notes. Open resource →

Grower’s Library key growing information Growing Broccoli Rabe (Raab) From Seed How to grow broccoli raab (rapini) from seed: direct sowing or transplants, spacing, frost tolerance, pest and disease control, and harvesting over several weeks. Open resource →

Grower’s Library technical document Late-Sprouting Broccoli (aka Winter-Sprouting or Purple-Sprouting Broccoli) | Production Guide | Tech Sheet Technical growing instructions for late-sprouting (purple-sprouting or winter-sprouting) broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica), from the Research & Trialing team. Open resource →

Grower’s Library chart comparison Broccoli | Standard Heading Varieties | Comparison Chart / Planting Program (PDF) Downloadable, printable, full-color version of our Standard Heading Broccoli Planting Program. Open resource →

Grower’s Library chart comparison Mini Broccoli & Sprouting Broccoli Varieties | Comparison Chart | PDF Refer to our comparison chart to review distinguishing characteristics of mini and sprouting broccoli varieties. Features listed include type, part #, variety, days to maturity / overwintering, relative... Open resource →

Grower’s Library technical document Mini Broccoli / Broccoli x Gai-Lon (Gai Lan) | Growing Instructions | Tech Sheet (PDF) Technical production guide for growing early-sprouting / summer-sprouting broccoli, and broccoli x Asian gai lan (Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra) varieties, commonly referred to as mini broccoli. Open resource →

Grower’s Library chart comparison Broccoli Succession Planting Program for Standard Heading Varieties Succession planting program for standard heading broccoli: which varieties to sow for spring, summer, fall and overwintered harvests. Open resource →

Grower’s Library key growing information Mini & Sprouting Broccoli Growing Information: Sowing, Culture & Harvest How to grow mini and sprouting broccoli: soil and moisture, starting transplants and spacing by variety, direct sowing, vernalization for late types, pests, pinching, harvest of side shoots... Open resource →

Grower’s Library article guide Successfully Growing Brassicas: Timing, Temperature, Fertility & Watering Growing better brassicas: how timing, temperature, planting programs, frost, fertility and watering affect broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts and more. Open resource →

Grower’s Library key growing information Leaf Broccoli Growing Information: How to Sow, Care for & Harvest How to grow leaf broccoli from seed: direct sowing for baby leaf or full size, pest protection, harvest and seeding rates. Open resource →

Grower’s Library key growing information How to Grow Broccoli From Seed How to grow heading broccoli from seed: spring, fall and winter planting schedules, transplant care, spacing, pest and disease prevention, harvest and storage. Open resource →

Grower’s Library article guide Common Brassica Pests & Diseases | Natural Solutions Common brassica pests and diseases and how to prevent them: flea beetles, cabbage worms, aphids, swede midge, black rot, club root, blackleg and Fusarium yellows. Open resource →