{"product_id":"broccoli-seeds","title":"Broccoli Green Sprouting Calabrese - Microgreen Seeds NLS","description":"\u003cp\u003eBroccoli Green Sprouting Calabrese - Microgreen Seeds NLS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrassicaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMediterranean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45-75 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to light shade (6 hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsistent moisture; never let plants dry out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertile, well-drained loam, slightly alkaline, rich in compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompost at planting, then nitrogen-rich liquid feed every 2 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Eaten \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;steamed, stir-fried, in soups, salads and pasta\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;; both the main head and the tender side shoots are harvested for the kitchen.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds 0.5-1 cm deep in seed trays. Germination takes \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;5-10 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. Transplant seedlings at 4-5 true leaves (about 4-5 weeks old), spacing plants 45 cm apart. Cool weather is essential, so time sowing for the rabi season. Cut the central head while the buds are still tight and green; leave the plant in place and it will produce smaller side shoots for several more weeks. Heads are usually ready \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;60-90 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; after transplanting.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow broccoli seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBroccoli is a cool-season crop. Sow from September to November in the plains for a winter harvest. In the hills it can be grown through the warmer months as well, since it needs mild temperatures to form good heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow broccoli in containers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a pot or grow bag at least 12 inches deep and wide, one plant per container, with rich soil and steady watering. Keep it in winter sun and feed regularly for a good central head.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51051911938294,"sku":"SED-MIG-BROCCOLI-001","price":149.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/broccoli-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}