🍽 Overview
Crop: Broccoli
Common Varieties in OK: ‘Green Magic’, ‘Packman’, ‘Belstar’, ‘Waltham 29’
Planting Season: Early spring (Feb–March) and late summer (August–September)
Days to Maturity: 60–85 days depending on variety
🎨 Trait Legend
Trait Symbol Meaning
🟦 Cool-season Prefers cooler temps, bolts in heat
🥦 Heading crop Central head followed by side shoots
🟩 Full sun Requires 6–8 hrs of sun; tolerates light shade
🧊 Frost-hardy Can tolerate light frost
📏 Spacing & Soil
Row Spacing: 24–36 inches
Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches
Soil Needs: Fertile, moist, well-drained; pH 6.0–7.0
Fertilizer: High nitrogen and phosphorus; side-dress 3–4 weeks after planting
🌱 Cultivars We Recommend
‘Green Magic’ 🟦🥦🧊
Reliable, heat-tolerant hybrid. Good for spring and fall.
‘Packman’ 🟦🥦🧊
Early maturing. Tight heads and quick side shoot production.
‘Belstar’ 🟦🥦🧊
Organic hybrid. Good uniformity. Performs well in fall.
‘Waltham 29’ 🟦🥦🧊
Classic heirloom. Cold-hardy. Strong side shoot yields.
🧠 Tips
Start indoors or use transplants for best results
Mulch to maintain soil moisture and suppress weeds
Harvest main head before it begins to flower
Side shoots will continue to form after cutting central head
Monitor for cabbage worms and treat with BT or neem if needed