Broccoli
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| Tags | vegetable |
| Binomial Name | Brassica oleracea |
| Taxon | Species |
| Description | Broccoli has large flower heads known as "crowns" that are green to blue-green in color, grouped tightly together atop a thick stem, and surrounded by leaves. Broccoli resembles cauliflower, a different cultivar in its species. It thrives in cool weather. |
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| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growing Degree Days | 80 days |
| Sowing Method | Sow seeds indoors and transplant outside |
| Spread (diameter) | 60 centimeters |
| Row Spacing | 40 centimeters |
| Height | 75 centimeters |