Broccolini

Brassicaceae

Small florets on long, tender stems. After central crown harvest, SIDE SHOOTS are the main crop and continue 4+ weeks. Entire plant edible — stems, florets, leaves. More heat-tolerant than standard broccoli but less cold-tolerant. Hybrid of broccoli × Chinese broccoli (gai lan). Harvest stems at 6-8 inches before flowers open. Tighter spacing OK with steady fertility.

At a Glance

Days to Maturity

50–70 days

Sun

6+ hours

Spacing

10–18 "

Seed Start

4–6 weeks

before transplant

Container

Yes

3+ gallon pot

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Germination

Germination Time 5–10 days

Optimal Temp 75°F

Seed Depth 0.25"

Watering

Weekly Water 1–1.5 "

Needs Moderate-high

Soil

pH Range 6–7

Resilience

Heat: Low Cold: Medium

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Heavy feeder

Harvest

Stems 6-8 inches, florets tight, no open flowers.

Storage 7 days

Sources

horticultural Gardener's Path — Broccolini commercial Sakata/Greenhouse Grower — Aspabroc commercial Sakata Home Grown — Aspabroc (Broccolini®) commercial Sakata Vegetables — Home Grown Baby Broccoli Culture Sheet (PDF)

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Broccolini Planting Dates by Zone

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