Green Magic F1 Broccoli
This is the most popular broccoli at nurseries in the Austin area. It is especially prized for its ability to produce abundant harvests during warm spring temperatures and part of its “magic” is its quick 60 days from transplant to harvest.
JOY MAX QUALITIES:
Excellent heat tolerance
Does well in grow bags with lots of compost
Great side shoot production after you harvest the main head
Crunchy and delicious
Hybrid bred resistant to foliar powdery mildew
Basic Growing Information
Sow indoors, or direct sow in outdoor beds 1/4” deep after temps are below 85°. (Not recommended in Austin). Seedlings should be ready to transplant in 3-4 weeks. definitely by the time they have 5-8 leaves. Broccoli is a moderate to heavy feeder that does best in humus-rich soil amended with composted manure. Mix 1/2 cup complete organic fertilizer into the soil under each transplant. Direct Sow: 1/2” deep, 4-6” apart, then thin plants to 18” apart. Harvest when the flower buds are still tightly closed. Ice broccoli after harvesting to preserve the crunch.
