Broccoli is a versatile vegetable; harvest the main head when it’s tight and green.. Latin name is Brassica oleracea.
How many broccoli per plant
You can expect to get a 1 main head, multiple smaller shoots per plant.
Companion plants
Some good companion plants for broccoli are onions, celery, lettuce.
Watering needs
Regular, even watering
Climate preferences
Cool, tolerates light frost
Common pests & diseases
Aphids, Cabbage worms, Downy mildew
Space
Mature broccoli can be between 12 and 18 in wide.
You might need between 18 and 24 in of space around the plant(s).
Note: the information above should be used just as an overall guide. The exact values will depend on the variety, growing conditions, plant maturity, and will vary year over year. We hope this brings you useful information.
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