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Belstar Broccoli Seeds

Belstar Broccoli Seeds

$4.49
$4.49
~0.57 g (~25 seeds)
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Grow this star in your garden! Selected for its heat tolerance, it's great for spring or late-summer sowing. The big, 6"–8" blue-green, tightly-packed heads of 'Belstar' are followed by many smaller side shoots for multiple harvests. It also grows well in the winter in mild climates. Inert organic coating improves seed visibility when sowing.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 65–70 Days

Family: Brassicaceae

Native: Europe

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: About 18" wide and 20" tall

Variety Info: 6"–8" blue-green, domed heads are tightly packed with medium-sized florets and followed by smaller florets. Widely adapted.

Attributes: Frost Tolerant, Cold Tolerant, Heat Tolerant

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–85°F. Also in late summer for fall harvest. Mild Climates: Best sown in fall or winter for cool–season harvest.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before our average last frost date. Transplant 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 7 – 14 days

Seed Depth: ⅛"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"

Row Spacing: 24"–36"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"

Growing Info

Harvesting: When the main head gets to 6"-8" in diameter and florets are enlarged but are still closed, harvest the head. This will encourage large numbers of side florets.

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Total 5 star reviews: 17 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 2
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  • Vicki T.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Oct 28, 2024
    5 Stars

    I started these seeds under a grow light in my garage a few weeks ago. Just recently I transplanted them to my raised bed garden. I have covers if needed to protect the plants from cold nights or herbivores.

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  • Brita B.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Sep 7, 2024
    5 Stars

    This season in Western NY our weather became hot and dry very early. The Belstar broccoli heads were on the smaller side but the plants still looked healthy. Since Belstar is known for producing side shoot, I hoped to keep the plants happy through July and August and wait for cooler weather. For many weeks the plants did nothing. Then they started putting out not "side shoots" but "side PLANTS". I am harvesting much nicer broccoli now than the original main heads. Belstar is AWESOME!

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  • Jessica
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 29, 2024
    5 Stars

    Best broccoli I’ve ever grown. There were just a few seeds in the package but all of them germinated and grew well. With the sprouting kind I’ve grown in the past, it’s always an aphid hunt before cooking, but this variety had almost no pests. Very small plants with giant heads making it space efficient. Only downside is that the taste was slightly more watery

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Kirsten D.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Apr 12, 2024
    5 Stars

    First time growing broccoli from seed and couldn't be more impressed with how these plants turned out. Beautiful heads of broccoli and tons of side shoots after that initial harvest. Highly recommend!

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • cheryl n.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Oct 15, 2023
    5 Stars

    After trying several varieties, this variety has been the most reliable in producing decent sized heads over the years. After the heads are harvested, it produces lots of side shoots until a very hard freeze.

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