"Brassica oleracea italica## HOW TO GROW BROCCOLI Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost and plant out 2 weeks before frost; or direct seed 2 weeks before last frost. For fall harvest, transplant 8–12 weeks before first frost. In a hoop house, you can plant 2-3 later. We seed in March under cover, first of May in the open. We seed from July 1 to August 15 for fall harvest in zone 8b. Broccoli grows best in the 60s˚F so plant for best temperatures in your area. For seed in Zone 7b or warmer, direct sow in early January under Row cover. Soil pH 6.0-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-10. Biennial.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 6,000-9,000 seeds per ounce. Average 58M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”Soil Temp. Germ. 65-75˚FDays to Germ. 5-10Plant Spacing 18”Row Spacing 24-36”Days To Maturity 220Full Sun, Moist Well Drained ##This broccoli was originally a cross between commercial varieties planted in a trial at Midori Farm years ago. The surviving plants of a hard cold spell were the parents of this open-pollinated variety. Purple Reign was selected by the Organic Seed Alliance for its cold hardiness, sprout quality, and productivity. Seed in a greenhouse or directly in the ground in July. Plants will overwinter and produce sprouts in April. Tags: Harvest: Early, Color: Purple, Season: Spring Fall.##Saltwater Seeds##Certified Organic by WA Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since ##//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0129/8922/files/Saltwater_Seeds.jpg?v=1639377886##We are focused on growing open-pollinated seeds adapted for the Maritime Northwest. We are inspired by the endless combinations of colors, textures, flavors, and shapes of the plants we work with.As a small, diversified business, we are committed to contributing to our small-scale agricultural economy by finding, selecting, and stewarding varieties that are productive, delicious, beautiful, and well adapted to our climate."
