Broccoli 'Gypsy'

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
Danger
N/A
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; direct sow after 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:

Westbrook, Connecticut

Augusta, Georgia

Danville, Indiana

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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Westbrook, CT (Zone 6a) | July 2014 | positive

A better performer than several I have tried. Main shoots are medium large (6-7") (despite little critters chewing holes in their leaves)...Read More

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

This one did not perform well for me. The heads were small and it did not like our fluctuating winter temps.

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

A medium early medium green domed broccoli from Sakata. Due to plant vigor it is recommended to "organic' growers. A Japanese hybrid. It ...Read More

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