Broccoli 'Marathon'

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
12-18 in. (30-45 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:

Statham, Georgia

South Padre Island, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Cumming, GA | December 2014 | positive

Growing Marathon and Green Magic this year in North Geogia (Athens area) and harvested the first heads the first week of December. It sur...Read More

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Deep South Coastal, TX (Zone 10a) | March 2011 | negative

No field holding ability and is easily damaged by cold temperatures. It quickly turns yellow when harvested.

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

A 1985 Japanese hybrid from Sakata that is still going strong. It is a medium late cultivar, but widely adaptable. Head are high domed, b...Read More

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