Broccoli

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Broccoli

Broccoli, Brassica oleacea, is a cool season plant in the mustard family consisting of an edible flower head, stems, and leaves. There are short season and long season varieties. You can grow broccoli in the spring and again in the fall. Broccoli is delicious eaten fresh out of the garden.
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Broccoli

When to plant: February–April, August–September (maybe October) Broccoli matures in 60 to 90 days, depending on the time of year and the variety planted. Harvest broccoli heads as soon as they reach maturity. Ideally the buds on the heads should still be small and firm, not swelling or starting to open,…
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