Edibles – Broccoli

Botanical name: brassica oleracea

Beginner friendly?: no

Average size at maturity: about 2 ft in height and in width

Harvest time: year round

Hardy zone: zones 8-11

Flower color: yellow

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: reaches full maturity about 60-90 days after planting

Pruning instructions: deadhead discolored foliage throughout the growing season as needed

Propagation methods: sowing

Landscape use: vegetable garden

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: heat tolerant

Watering instructions: water deeply to reach the root zone and allow the soil to become dry to the touch between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use 5-10-5 once a month throughout the growing season

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil

Companion plants: potatoes, rosemary, chamomile, lettuce

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: no