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Broccoli

intermediate difficulty · hardiness zones 2–11

Methods
hydroponic · traditional
Planting window
March–May
Greenhouse
Not required
Compact variant
Not noted

Production planning estimate

Plan around lb per 32 sq ft bed

No yard, or no dirt garden to work with? This one can also be grown hydroponically, often in far less space, right on a porch, balcony, or windowsill.

A starting estimate is 16 lb per 32 sq ft bed. That means one garden bed is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.

Space guideline

32 sq ft per garden bed

Starting plan

— garden beds

Planning note: Cut the central head first. Side shoots keep producing smaller heads for weeks after.

Broccoli | Sowcial