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Aspabroc Broccolini Seeds
Aspabroc Broccolini Seeds
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Product Details
Product Details
Most commonly known as Broccolini®, 'Aspabroc' is a unique hybrid that combines the mild, sweet flavor of broccoli with tender, asparagus-like stems. Originally developed as a gourmet specialty for restaurants, Aspabroc matures quickly and produces multiple harvests, making it a favorite for home gardeners. Its small, delicate florets and thin stems are perfect for grilling, sautéing, or steaming, adding elegance to any dish.
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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 60 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Europe
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Dimensions: 20"–24" tall, 12" –18" wide
Variety Info: 1" –2" flower heads with stems similar to asparagus
Attributes: Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 50°, ideally 60°-75°F, and again in late summer, 8 to 10 weeks before your first average frost date. Produces best in cool temperatures. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for cool-season harvest. Successive Sowings: Sow 1 to 2 times more, 1 to 2 weeks apart.
When to Start Inside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 7 – 14 Days
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 18" – 24"
Row Spacing: 18" – 24"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 18" ? 24"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Cut the budding shoots about 5" down when florets are 1"-2" across, just before the flowers open. Harvesting the first central shoot as soon as it matures, will encourage better side shoot production. Plants will set 3-5 side shoots shortly thereafter and continue for about four weeks in mild weather.
Special Care: Mulch to retain more even moisture. Use floating row covers at sowing time to reduce pest damage. Remove any infected plants from your garden. To prevent the spread of disease, do not compost crops you suspect are infected. It is also a good idea to rotate brassica crops annually so they are not grown in the same area for 3 years to prevent the buildup of diseases in the soil.
