Sowing Indoors-Start seeds 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant out at 6 weeks or when there are 6-8 true leaves and danger of hard frost has passed. For fall/winter crops, start in mid to late July.
Sowing Outdoors-Direct sow April through mid July.
Growing Tips-Stress at any time prior to transplanting may cause premature bolting. The transplants will stand light frosts without damage.
Fertilization Tips-The optimum pH for all cole crops is 6.0-6.5. Side-dress with 1/2 cup composted chicken manure per plant.
Seed Specs-Approximately 250-350 seeds per gram. Minimum germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 3 years.
Seed Saving Tip-Broccoli will cross with all other members of the B. oleracea species. Isolation of 1 mile is required.

Seed Depth	Soil Temp. for Germ.	Days to Germination	Light Requirements	Thin Plants to
1/4"	55-75°F	5-17	Full Sun	12-24"