Broccoli, Organic (Belstar)

Botanical Interests Organic Belstar Broccoli Seeds

'Belstar' is truly a star in any climate! This widely adapted, compact broccoli handles heat stress better than most, and produces great side shoots too! It's great for spring or late-summer sowing. The big, 6"–8" blue-green, tightly-packed heads of 'Belstar' are followed by many smaller side shoots for multiple harvests. It also grows well in the winter in mild climates. Inert organic coating improves seed visibility when sowing. This packet sows up to 13 feet.

Sowing Information:

• Light: Full sun
• When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before our average last frost date. Transplant 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date.
• When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–85°F. Also in late summer for fall harvest.
• Seed Depth: Plant seeds ⅛ inch deep
• Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24 inches
• Row Spacing: 24-36 inches
• Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24 inches
• Days to Germinate: 7-14 days
• Days to Maturity: 65-70 days

Growing Notes:

• Harvesting: When the main head gets to 6"-8" in diameter and florets are enlarged but are still closed, harvest the head. This will encourage large numbers of side florets.
• Variety Info: 6"–8" blue-green, domed heads are tightly packed with medium-sized florets and followed by smaller florets. Widely adapted.