Description

Botanical Interests' Belstar broccoli seeds are perfect for gardeners looking to grow a heat-tolerant variety that thrives in spring and mild climates. With large, 6″-8″ blue-green heads packed with medium-sized florets, Belstar delivers a delicious and abundant harvest. After the main head is harvested, the plant continues to produce smaller side shoots, ensuring multiple harvests throughout the season. Known for its adaptability, it also performs well in the winter in mild climates, making it a versatile addition to your garden.

This packet sows up to 13 feet. 25 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica (hybrid)
Days to Maturity: 65–70 Days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Europe
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Plant Dimensions: About 18″ wide, 20″ wide
Variety Information: 6″–8″ blue-green, domed heads are tightly packed with medium-sized florets and followed by smaller florets. Widely adapted.

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: 1/8″
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.