Most common Brassica pests and diseases can be prevented or controlled with basic measures. Learn the fundamentals of the primary Brassica pathogens from Johnny's Research team.
Learn why timing and temperature are critical to successful brassica production, with additional tips on brassica fertility and watering. Get key recommendations on how to grow the best heading, mini, and sprouting broccolis, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, Kalettes, and cabbages, and follow our Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Brussels Sprouts Planting Programs for optimum quality and yield, from the brassica research, breeding, and trialing team at Johnny's Selected Seeds.
Johnny's Selected Seeds' Broccoli Planting Program is designed to take the guesswork out of succession planting for standard heading broccoli varieties, allowing you to easily extend your harvest throughout the growing season. Succession-plant broccoli varieties in this recommended sequence for a steady supply of broccoli from earliest spring through late-fall in cooler regions, and into winter-harvest in more temperate growing zones.
Refer to our comparison chart to review distinguishing characteristics of mini and sprouting broccoli varieties. Features listed include type, part #, variety, days to maturity / overwintering, relative maturity, vernalization requirement, plant size, heat tolerance, and cold tolerance, along with additional culture notes.
Use our program to determine transplanting and harvesting times for early- and late-sprouting "mini" broccolis, broccoli raabs and choi sums. Succession-plant in this recommended sequence for a steady supply of mini and sprouting broccolis from earliest spring through late-fall in cooler regions, and into winter-harvest in more temperate growing zones.
Downloadable, printable, full-color version of our Standard Heading Broccoli Planting Program.
Learn about our planting and harvesting programs, which varieties to plant and harvest and when, based on days to maturity and seasonal planting and harvesting slots. Planting programs help you ensure highest quality and yield across the widest possible window to your markets.