{"title":"Organic Broccoli Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganic broccoli earns its weight as Mom's favorite go-to vegetable by bearing thick and tree-like green clusters of tasty blossom buds. Growing your own broccoli from seed will expose you to a more lively taste with tender, delicate florets, so you can wave goodbye to the insipid store version of your youth. Organic broccoli, like \u003ca href=\"cabbage_seeds\"\u003ecabbage\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"kale_seeds\"\u003ekale\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"cauliflower_seeds\"\u003ecauliflower\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"brussels_sprouts_seeds\"\u003eBrussels sprouts\u003c\/a\u003e, is a cruciferous vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe best organic broccoli is homegrown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic broccoli is a robust cool-season vegetable that can sprout in temperatures as low as 40°F and is a strong source of vitamins A and K, as well as cholesterol-lowering properties. Plant your organic broccoli seeds two to three weeks before the final spring frost in cooler zones. Seeds can be planted in the fall in warmer climates and harvested 50 to 200 days later, depending on the cultivar and planting zone. Broccoli grows best in full light with moist but well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to plant organic broccoli seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds should be planted 1\/2 inch deep and 12 to 24 inches apart. Keep seedlings well watered, but after the broccoli has matured, avoid getting the broccoli heads wet while watering. When the broccoli head's buds are firm, it's time to harvest. Smaller shoots will develop from where you've cut the stem of the main head on a slant. Keep in mind that this quick-growing veggie grows to be between 24 and 35 inches tall. If the buds are not harvested, they develop silique fruits, or dry capsules, which are yellow flowers with four petals. After harvesting, store your organic broccoli in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator for up to one week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroccoli is said to have originated in the Mediterranean and has since been used in a variety of dishes. When broccoli was originally brought in England in the mid-18th century, it was known as \"Italian asparagus,\" as it had been considered a particularly prized food by the Italians since the Roman Empire. Southern Italian immigrants introduced it to the United States, although it did not become wildly popular until the 1920s. It's frequently prepared and served in salads, soups, and side dishes, or boiled, steamed, and stir-fried. Alternatively, broccoli is considered a very popular raw vegetable. Remember that all portions of the organic broccoli plant are edible, no matter how you prepare this tasty, green vegetable. Broccoli crowns, stems, and leaves can all be eaten. The seeds are the sole non-edible portion of this plant, and they can be toxic if ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe top companion plants for organic broccoli\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"beet_seeds\"\u003eBeets\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"cucumber_seeds\"\u003ecucumbers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"lettuce_seeds\"\u003elettuce\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"radish_seeds\"\u003eradishes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"spinach_seeds\"\u003espinach\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"swiss_chard_seeds\"\u003eswiss chard\u003c\/a\u003e are just some of organic broccoli's favorite companion plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about planting, growing, and caring for organic broccoli seeds, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grow.edenbrothers.mom\/planting-guides\/broccoli-seeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBroccoli Seeds Planting Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"organic-green-sprouting-calabrese-broccoli-seeds","title":"Broccoli Seeds (Organic) - Calabrese","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganic Calabrese broccoli is an heirloom variety, and one of the most familiar and popular of the broccoli varieties available today. Calabrese is usually the one you find in your local market! Plant Organic Calabrese broccoli seeds in a sunny spot with properly drained soil. Deep green heads can grow up to 8 inches in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":43427487580412,"sku":"SVBRO118 -qb1","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":43427519987964,"sku":"SVBRO118 -qb2","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/2749\/7724\/files\/broccoli-organic-calabrese-shk-1.jpg?v=1723047316"},{"product_id":"organic-waltham-29-broccoli-seeds","title":"Broccoli Seeds (Organic) - Waltham 29","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \"Organic Waltham 29\" is a lovely and adaptable broccoli that can be successfully planted in both spring and fall. Developed by the University of Massachusetts in the 1950's. 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