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75 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Castle Dome Broccoli. The plant produces good yields of extra-large green broccoli with dome shaped heads. This variety is an improvement over the favorite Packman Broccoli. It holds well in the field. It is adaptable to both heat and cold ensuring a longer growing season. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. Suitable for spring and fall planting. An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer’s markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA.
Lot No: 101321
Germination: 85%
Test Date: 12/2024
Seeds Per Pound: 128,000
Plant Height: 16 to 20” tall
Planting Season: Spring/Fall
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Indoor Sow/Direct Sow
Broccoli does best when temperatures remain between 40 F and 70 F during the growing period. Temperatures below 25 F can damage or kill broccoli. Spring planting should occur as soon as soil can be worked and after the last frost and fall planting is done 10 to 12 weeks before the first frost. In most areas, broccoli grows best if planted in late summer to mature during cool periods. Plants can grow 2 ft tall.
Requires rich fertile soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.
Keep well watered or the plant will have premature heading and flowering.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when planting outdoors. Periodically apply Miracle Gro.
When you begin to see the buds spread out, it is time to harvest. Cut heads with a sharp knife.
Days to Harvest after Planting Outdoors: 55 to 85 days
Use Miracle-Gro© Seed Starting Mix for best germination results.