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Broccoli (Belstar)

brassica

Growing reference
Spacing
12 in(1 / sqft)
Trellis
no
Seed indoor
Feb 25(-7 w)
Transplant
Mar 25(-3 w)
Harvest
~11–14 weeks from sowing
Last fall harvest
Oct 15 – Nov 12(at frost to +4 w)
Succession
every 2-3 weeks
Water
1-2 per week
Seed shelf life
4–5 y
Lifecycle
annual
Seed source
Johnny's Selected Seeds

Seedlings transplant-ready in 3-4 weeks. Belstar is 65-70 days from transplant; total seed-to-harvest lands at 11-14 weeks for spring. SFG 12 in spacing sits inside Johnny's 10-18 in commercial range.