Jacaranda is a compact hybrid crown broccoli with uniform blue-green plants and vibrant purple-tinged heads. It produces full-size heads about 5 inches across and is listed by the breeder at approximately 50 days from transplanting. Start seed indoors 4–6 weeks before the intended transplant date, or direct-sow in a cool-season planting window. Plant in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of about 6.0–7.0. Keep the bed evenly moist, especially as heads form. Allow 12–24 inches between plants. Variety Details Plant type: Annual Growth habit: Upright Crop category: Cabbage Product format: Seed packet Seasonal planting: Fall or Spring Sowing & Growing Soil temperature: 55–75°F Planting depth: 1/4 inch Germination: 5–17 days Sun: Full sun Days to maturity: Approximately 50 from transplanting Schedule Jacaranda Broccoli for the cool-season planting window appropriate to your climate. Start seed in a protected setting or direct sow when the product record allows, then thin or transplant so each plant has room to develop. Check moisture at root depth and adjust irrigation to weather and soil rather than a universal schedule. As maturity approaches, inspect head, stem, or leaf development according to the crop type and harvest at the preferred size and firmness. Harvest while the head is tight and dense, before individual buds loosen or open. Cut the main head with several inches of stem; harvest side shoots as they develop. Browse additional varieties in our Broccoli Seeds collection. Before sowing Jacaranda Broccoli, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window. Explore related options in our Broccoli Seeds collection.
