Broccoli Seeds – Grow Fresh & Healthy Superfood | Kitchen Garden

🌱 About this Item

Broccoli seeds are perfect for home gardeners who want to grow fresh, nutrient-rich broccoli at home. A superfood packed with vitamins and minerals, broccoli is easy to grow in pots, grow bags, or terrace gardens.

🪴 Best Grow Bag / Pot Size

Use a 12–15 inch grow bag or pot for best growth.

🌿 How to Grow Broccoli from Seeds

• ✓ Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in moist, well-drained soil.
• ✓ Germination takes 6–10 days.
• ✓ Transplant seedlings when they are 4–6 inches tall.

🌞 Ideal Growing Season in India

Best grown in the cool season (Oct–Feb) for best yields.

🌾 Seed Sowing Method

• ✓ Start seeds in trays or small pots.
• ✓ Transplant to bigger pots or garden beds after 3–4 weeks.
• ✓ Maintain 1.5–2 ft spacing between plants.

🌱 Plant Care Tips

• ✓ Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging.
• ✓ Mulch soil to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.
• ✓ Watch for caterpillars and pests; use organic sprays if needed.

☀️ Sunlight & Watering

• ✓ Needs 5–6 hours of sunlight daily.
• ✓ Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist.

🌱 Soil & Fertilizer

• ✓ Prefers fertile, well-drained loamy soil enriched with compost.
• ✓ Apply organic manure or liquid fertilizer every 15 days.

🌡️ Temperature & Climate

• ✓ Ideal temperature: 15–25°C.
• ✓ Best grown in cool climates; avoid peak summer.

🥦 Harvesting Time & Method

• ✓ Ready to harvest in 80–100 days from sowing.
• ✓ Cut the central head when it is firm and compact, before flowers open.

🌟 Special Features of Broccoli Plant

• ✓ Superfood rich in vitamins A, C, and K.
• ✓ Easy to grow in pots, grow bags, or terrace gardens.
• ✓ High-yielding cool-season crop.
• ✓ Great for soups, salads, and stir-fries.