Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica)

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade

Waterconsistent moisture

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomassmoderate

Common bean

Beans can provide nitrogen to the soil, benefiting heavy feeders like broccoli.

Onion

Onions are said to deter some pests of broccoli.

Pot Marigold

Marigolds can deter nematodes and other soil pests.

Spearmint

Mint can help deter cabbage moths and other pests.

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emergenceSeeds germinate when soil temperatures are consistently above 7°C.

floweringFlowering typically occurs 60-90 days after emergence, depending on variety and growing conditions.

fruitingFruiting (head formation) begins shortly after flowering and continues for several weeks.

harvestHarvest of the main head and subsequent side shoots can extend over several weeks to months.

senescencePlants decline and die back with the onset of the first hard autumn frosts.

Drainagewell-drained

Nitrogen fixingNo

MycorrhizalNo

Soil textureloam, silt

Organic matterMedium

Compaction toleranceLow

Methodsseed

Difficulty2 / 5

Establishes in~0 yr

Attractspollinators

Can host pestscabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles, cabbage loopers

Can host diseasesclubroot, downy mildew, black rot