Broccoli Seeds Green - Imported - Vegetable Seeds

Plant Information:

Broccoli or Brassica Oleracea is a green vegetable native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Asia. Broccoli vegetable belongs to the cabbage family or Brassicaceae family and resembles cauliflower. Broccoli is produced by breeding wild cauliflowers by Italian farmers. Broccoli was first introduced in England and America in the 1700s. Broccoli is a winter-season vegetable that has a large flowering head, stalk, and leaves that are eaten as vegetables. There is three commonly grown Broccoli known Calabrese Broccoli, Sprouting Broccoli, and Purple Cauliflower.

Broccolis are super healthy and rich in vitamin C, K1, B9, Potassium, Folate, Manganese, Iron, and dietary fiber. Broccoli can be consumed raw, steamed, grilled, roasted, stir-fried, salads, pasta, or Indian curries. Buy Broccoli Green Seeds online in India to grow them in your kitchen garden and enjoy it fresh and toxin-free.

Plant Requirements:

• Soil Type: Rich & Well-Draining soil
• Sun: Direct Sunlight or Partial shade
• Temperature: 14-21 degrees C
• Watering Requirement: Once a Day
• Space: 12-24 inches apart

How to Sow Broccoli Green Imported Seeds

Harvest the broccoli vegetable in the morning by cutting the heads off the plant with a sharp knife taking at least 6 inches of the plant. Make a slant cut on the stalk to let the water slide away and not pool and rot the center of the stalk. Store broccoli in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. If yellow petals appear on the plant, harvest immediately.

• Take a seedling tray or plant pot with well-drained holes.
• Sow 2-3 green broccoli seeds � inch deep in the soil.
• Cover the sown broccoli seeds with a thin layer of soil.
• Thin the broccoli seedlings 14-20 inches apart when they reach 2-4 inches in height.
• Mulch around the broccoli plant to keep the soil temperature down.
• Add organic manure, fertilizers, and compost to the plant.
• Water the plant base and not on the broccoli head to prevent rot.

How to Care for Plants

Follow these guided instructions to care for your plants and boost healthy paced growth.

Watering Guide

• Water the soil or the roots and not the leaves.
• Put a finger in the soil to check & water the plant if dry.
• Avoid overwatering plants. Keep the soil moist & not swampy.
• Use a well-draining pot to avoid water accumulation at the bottom.

Sunlight Guide

• For Direct Sunlight, Keep the plant pot facing a sunny window with direct sunlight all day.
• For Partial Shade, Keep the plant pot not facing the sun and away from the window.
• For Low Light, Keep the plant pot in a low-light room to encourage growth.

Potting Mix Necessity

Potting soil or Potting Mix consists of peat moss, pine bark, and other rich ingredients, excluding earthen soil. Use Potting Mixture for healthy roots and plants with the following elements:

• Vermiculite improves air holding capacity and water retention or you can use water storing crystals to retain water in plants.
• For space, sand or perlite in the potting mixture helps in drainage.
• Peat moss, coconut coir, pine bark, or shredded paper also adds water retention to plants.
• For rich nutrients, choose a potting mix with fertilizers and compost.
• Pick soils that are free from stones or lumps.