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.
Technical production guide for growing early-sprouting / summer-sprouting broccoli, and broccoli x Asian gai lan (Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra) varieties, commonly referred to as mini broccoli, from Johnny's Selected Seeds.
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Standard Heading Broccoli | Key Growing Information
Learn how to grow broccoli from seed: sowing, germination, transplanting, irrigation, succession cropping, pest and disease control, and harvesting.
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Late-Sprouting Broccoli (aka Winter-Sprouting or Purple-Sprouting Broccoli) | Tech Sheet (PDF)
Technical growing instructions for late-sprouting (aka purple-sprouting or winter-sprouting) broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica), from the Research & Trialing team at Johnny's Selected Seeds.
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Broccoli Rabe (Raab) | Key Growing Information
Learn how to grow broccoli raab from seed: direct-sowing or transplanting, spacing, temperature and cultural needs, pest and disease control, and harvesting.
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Leaf Broccoli | Key Growing Information
Written by our research team, this reference contains the essential information for growing LEAF BROCCOLI from seed. Read more for a successful harvest!
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Mini & Sprouting Broccoli | Key Growing Information
Written by our research team, this reference contains the essential information for growing mini and sprouting broccoli from seed, including early-sprouting and late-sprouting broccoli varieties, broccoli raab, and broccoli x gailon. Read more for a successful harvest!
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.