BROCCOLI: UMPQUA

(BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. ITALICA)

Medium-large, dense head of fine flavoured broccoli.

A high yielding variety, they produce side shoots after the main head is harvested.

Resists premature bolting.

Considered a superior open-pollinated variety.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate:  SEPT, OCT, NOV, DEC, JAN, FEB, MAR

Temperate: SEPT, OCT, NOV, DEC, JAN, FEB, MAR, APR

Sub – Tropical: FEB, MAR, APR, MAY, JUN

Tropical: MAR, APR, MAY, JUN

Arid: FEB, MAR, APR, JUN

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.5-7.2

Rich, well-drained soil.

Heavy Feeder

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow or seedling tray 6mm deep. Keep moist.

Plant 40cm apart, or for larger heads 60cm.

When transplanting remove bottom first leaves and plant deeply to speed maturity.

DAYS TO HARVEST

75 Days

APPROX 100 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY