Broccoli 'Premium Crop'

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
15-18 in. (38-45 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; 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:

Augusta, Georgia

Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Bethelridge, Kentucky

Silver Spring, Maryland

Vinton, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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D
Petersburg, ND (Zone 3a) | March 2010 | positive

Very Similar to Packman. Container friendly. Both grow well in SE Georgia and store under refridgeration for weeks. Relatively disease free.

C
Silver Spring, MD | September 2009 | positive

Seeds from Pinetree came late this year, so I couldn't get this started until late (19 March). Fortunately we had a cool early summer, an...Read More

B
Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) | June 2006 | positive

Raised as a spring crop, set out on April 1st, 2006. Mostly 5 to 7 inch heads @ about 8 weeks. After cutting main head, good crop of 2 to...Read More

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2004 | positive

A main season hybrid that is often grown for a fall crop. Introduced in 1975 by Takii and a AAS winner. It is still widely available. Pe...Read More

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