TRANSPLANTING: Sow 2 seeds per cell in 72-cell plug flats, 3-4 seeds/in. in 20-row flats, or in outdoor beds deep. Seedlings should be ready to transplant in 3-4 weeks. If possible keep soil temperature 75-80oF (24-27oC) until germination, then reduce air temperature to about 60oF (16oC). Ensure good air circulation & light. Transplant outdoors 6-12 apart for spring raab & 12-24 apart for sprouting broccoli in rows 18-36 apart. DIRECT SEEDING: Sow 3 seeds per foot, deep, rows 18-36 apart, thinning to one plant in each group. COLD TREATMENT (VERNALIZATION): Late-sprouting varieties require exposure to temperatures at or below 50oF (10oC) to induce budding. See individual varieties for duration of vernalization period. PINCHING: For some varieties, side-shoot production can be encouraged by pinching the apical bud at first emergence. See individual varieties for pinching recommendations. HARVEST: Before flower buds open, cut stems of central head & side shoots. Stems 4-8 in length can be bunched for sale or sold loose. Harvest regularly to encourage continued production. Broccoli Green Magic Vegetable Seed 50
