Compact blue-green heads grow to about 5-6 inches across. Good production of side shoots after central heads are cut. This variety is a high yielder and good for freezing. This is the best fall variety; it can also withstand dry spells. 75 days.

Packet size = 2 grams

BROCCOLI

WHEN TO PLANT: sow seed 4-6 weeks before frost-free date. Best growth when temperature averages 55°

DEPTH OF PLANTING: cover seed with 1/2" of fine soil

PLANTS APART IN ROWS (AFTER THINNING): 12-16" apart

DISTANCE BETWEEN ROWS: 2-3 feet apart

RAISED BED PLANTING GUIDE: After thinning, plants should be 12" apart throughout bed.

SOIL TYPE RECOMMENDED: soil should be rich in nitrogen.

NOTE: Harvest large center cluster when buds are still tightly shut, before the yellow flower appears. Side clusters will then form. Harvest the smaller shoots with 1-2" of stem to encourage further clusters.

TUCSON PLANTING INFORMATION: Fall planting can be done between July 25 and October 15. A winter planting January 1 to February 15 is also possible. Broccoli is an excellent fall crop that continues to produce through Tucson's mild winters.