Broccoli Vegetable Seeds Packet
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is a nutrient-rich vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family, closely related to cabbage, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. Known for its dense, edible green heads and crunchy texture, broccoli is packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. It is a cool-season crop that thrives in both spring and fall, making it a versatile addition to home gardens. Whether started from seeds indoors or directly sown, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Gardeners can enjoy multiple harvests throughout the season. By incorporating broccoli into a seasonal planting schedule, you can ensure a steady supply of this healthy, delicious vegetable year after year.
How to Grow Broccoli from Seed
Sowing and Germination
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Can also direct sow in summer for autumn crop.
Care and Harvest
Harvest central head before flowers open. Side shoots continue after central harvest. 80-100 days.
Dimensions: 5.6" x 3.6" x .1"
Weight: 1.6 hrs
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Standard paper seed packets are permeable to oxygen and moisture -- the two primary causes of seed degradation. Most paper-packaged seeds begin losing germination viability after approximately one year, contributing to significant garden-industry waste: packets purchased, not planted, expired, discarded. Shido Seeds are hermetically vacuum-sealed. The packet does not expire quietly in a drawer. It waits.
Every Shido seed packet is illustrated in the style of Japanese 1910s woodblock printing -- designed and drawn in-house by Chive, the Toronto ceramics studio that has been exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show in London every year and does not, as a matter of principle, sell to big-box retailers. Customers collect the packets as a series. This was not the original plan.
