Late broccoli seed Kariba

annualfusarium resistantwinter

New! Cold tolerant for fall and winter production. A late-maturing variety that performs well as a fall crop in the East. Also used as a winter crop in the desert Southwest, and a late fall/early winter or spring crop in coastal California. Not suited to mature during the long, warm days of summer. High resistance to Fusarium yellows. Similar to Arcadia, which was dropped by its supplier a few years ago. Avg. 47,100 seeds/lb. Packet: 100 seeds. SCIENTIFIC NAME: Brassica oleracea CULTURE: Broccoli prefers a well-drained, fertile soil that is high in organic matter with a pH of 6.0–7.5. A consistent supply of moisture throughout the growing season is important; irrigate regularly for best results. While more heat-tolerant varieties are now on the market, broccoli does not generally do well in hot weather. The best success is with spring and fall crops. EARLY SPRING CROP: Use early and midseason varieties. Sow 2 seeds per cell in 72-cell plug flats, 3–4 seeds/in. in 20 row flats, or in outdoor beds ¼" deep. Seedlings should be ready to transplant in 3–4 weeks. If possible keep soil temperature 75–80°F (24–27°C) until germination, then reduce air temperature to about 60°F (16°C). Ensure good air circulation and light. Transplant outdoors 10–18" apart in rows 18–36" apart. Broccoli prefers cooler growing temperatures, between 55–75°F (13–24°C), optimum being 60–70°F (16–21°C), but will produce good crops under warmer, summer conditions.