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Like many cruciferous vegetables, broccoli does well in the cooler months of fall and is often tastier than those harvested in summer.
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CloseSo the tomatoes, zucchini, and cucumbers have stopped producing and the days are getting shorter and cooler. Consider planting broccoli starts in late summer to early fall for late winter harvest, as they are frost tolerant and according to some folks, are all the tastier for the cool weather!
| Common Name | Broccoli |
|---|---|
| Culinary Uses | Eat raw or cooked, excellent in soups, stews, and other cooked dishes. |
| Harvest Time | Harvest when florets are are enlarged but still closed. |
| Mature Size | Plants may grow up to 24" tall. Main florets may be 4" - 6" across. Side florets are much smaller. |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Cold Hardiness | Frost tolerant annual |
| Light | Sun to partial sun |
| Structure | Upright mound |
| Photos | Real images, not stock photos |
