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Burpee Hybrid Broccoli
Brassica
BrassicaBrassica oleracea var. italica 'Burpee Hybrid'
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 70 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 12" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
A reliable hybrid broccoli that produces large, tight heads with excellent uniformity and heat tolerance. This variety is prized for its ability to produce substantial side shoots after the main head is harvested, extending the harvest season significantly.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow 2-3 weeks before last frost. For fall harvest, start 12-14 weeks before first fall frost.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 5-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles, cabbage loopers. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew.