Broccoli, Monty (F1)

Broccoli ‘Monty’ (F1), Brassica oleracea, 50 seeds avg.

Delicious, bright green heads of broccoli on plants with superior tolerance to heat. Hybrid.

Planting Tips: 

• A cool-season crop that prefers full sun.
• Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before planting date or sow seeds directly in the garden.
• Sow seeds ¼-½” deep and cover with soil.
• Allow 10-14 days to germinate.
• Space plants 10-18” apart in rows 18-36” apart.
• Broccoli prefers growing temperatures between 55-75℉.
• Around 56 days to maturity from transplant date or 76 days from direct sowing date.

Harvesting Tips: 

• Harvest the central head prior to flower buds opening.
• Continue to harvest side shoots.