Broccoli 'Diplomat'

Brassicaoleracea

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Species
oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Newport, Rhode Island

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neutral
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Takoma Park, MD (Zone 7a) | March 2016 | positive

I've had great success with this variety of broccoli in Newport, RI. I plant it in early spring, about 3-4 weeks before the last mild fro...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2004 | neutral

A new domed head Japanese hybrid which will probably replace Decathlon. It serves the same purpose and is suited for fresh market in the ...Read More

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