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Time plantings to mature in cooler weeks when you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bella-verde-f1-broccoli-seed","title":"Bella Verde (F1) Broccoli Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA productive sprouting broccoli with long stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBella Verde sends up handsome shoots on long stems, 7–8\", that eat very well. If you keep up with picking, the large, vigorous plants go on producing for several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut the central head at about 3\" across, or pinch it out early for more side shoots. Florets are light green, tender and flavorful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 35 days from transplanting. 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Sidekick is a strain chosen for upright growth, even, deep green heads and plenty of side shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe very large plants give plenty of sweet, tender florets, and with regular picking the shoots keep coming for a month or longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 41 days from transplanting. 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