Organic Broccoli Belstar - West Coast Seeds
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Brassica oleraceae var. italica
- Widely adaptable.
- All-season performer.
- For spring and summer plantings.
- Good side-shoot production.
- Certified organic seed.
- Matures in 65 days.
- Full sun.
The standard for organic broccoli, Belstar is widely adaptable with good tolerance to both hot and cold temperatures. Compact, stress-tolerant plants produce medium green, well-domed crowns and ample side shoots once the main crown has been harvested. Medium sized heads hold well in the garden and field for a flexible harvest of up to 2 weeks.
Approx. 50 Seeds
Start indoors right around the last frost date or later in spring for summer harvest in 2 to 3 months. For fall harvest, start indoors late spring and transplant in July, harvesting just before the first frost date. For overwintering sprouting broccoli in mild winter areas, start indoors late March to mid-April, and harvest the following February to May. Seeds will germinate in 7-10 days. Optimal temperature for germination: 10-30°C (50-85°F).
Sow indoors, 3 or 4 seeds per pot, 5mm (¼”) deep, under very bright light. Thin to the strongest plant. Space transplants 45-60cm (18-24″) apart in rows 75-90cm (30-36″) apart.
