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Buy Premium Crop Broccoli Plants
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Award-Winning Hybrid with Large,
Bright Blue-Green Heads and Exceptional Quality
Introducing Premium Crop Broccoli, the hybrid variety known for
its tall, upright plants and bright blue-green heads that grow 9
to 12 inches across. A 1975 All-America Selections Winner, this broccoli
produces small, tightly packed beads that are perfect for fresh eating
or freezing. Premium Crop is also tolerant to downy mildew, ensuring
healthy plants throughout the growing season. Plus, it has the unique ability
to hold its quality longer on the plant than many other varieties,
making it an excellent choice for gardeners who want to extend their harvest.
Why Choose Premium Crop Broccoli?
- Large, Bright
Heads: Produces impressive 9 to 12-inch blue-green heads with
tight, small beads.
- Longer Harvest
Window: Known for its ability to hold quality longer on the plant,
reducing the risk of spoilage.
- Perfect for
Freezing: Great for preserving and storing, allowing you to enjoy fresh
broccoli year-round.
- Disease
Tolerance: Resistant to downy mildew, ensuring a healthier crop in
humid or wet conditions.
- Award-Winning: Winner of the 1975
All-America Selections, a trusted choice among gardeners.
- High Yield: Robust,
upright plants offer a generous harvest, making it perfect for both home
gardeners and market growers.
Planting & Growing Tips
When to Plant:
- Spring
Planting: Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost, or
direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
- Fall Planting: For a fall
crop, start seeds indoors in midsummer and transplant outdoors for a
late-season harvest.
How to Plant:
- Spacing: Space plants 18–24
inches apart in rows 24–36 inches apart for proper air circulation and
room for growth.
- Sunlight: Full sun (6–8
hours of direct sunlight per day) ensures optimal growth.
- Soil: Prefers rich,
well-drained soil with a pH level of 6.0–7.5. Enrich the soil with
compost or organic matter for best results.
- Watering: Keep the soil
consistently moist. Water regularly to encourage strong head development,
but avoid overwatering.
Growing Tips:
- Long Harvest
Window: Unlike many broccoli varieties, Premium Crop can remain in
the garden longer without losing its quality. This makes it ideal for
gardeners who prefer to harvest over a longer period.
- Mulch: Apply mulch to
retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the soil temperature stable.
- Fertilization: Use a balanced
fertilizer in the early growth stages, and side-dress with additional
compost as heads begin to form.
- Pests and
Disease: This variety is resistant to downy mildew, but keep an eye
out for pests like aphids and cabbage worms, which can damage the leaves.
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