Succession Planting Program: Mini & Sprouting Broccoli Varieties

Succession Planting & Season Extension for Mini & Sprouting Broccoli

Determine which mini and sprouting broccoli varieties to sow during particular seasonal slots by evaluating the transplanting and harvesting periods shown in the charts below. To achieve a steady supply, succession-plant the varieties listed in the suggested sequences. By selecting appropriate varieties, meeting vernalization requirements where indicated, and providing protected cover where necessary, it is possible to achieve a 3–4-season harvestable yield.

Note: Without protection, all of these varieties will "winterkill" in colder climates, where winter temperatures fall consistently below 20°F/-7°C. Late-sprouting, aka winter-sprouting broccolis require vernalization to produce florets. Vernalization takes place while the plant is exposed to temperatures at or below 50°F (10°C) for a period of time. To learn more:

• Printable PDF of this Succession Planting Program
• Early-Sprouting Broccoli Production  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Late-Sprouting Broccoli Production  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Succession Planting & Harvesting Chart • Mini Broccoli
Key	Plant	Harvest
Variety		Cool/Spring		Warm/Summer		Cool/Fall		Cold/Winter
Broccoli Raab & Choi Sum—direct seeded
'Hon Tsai Tai'
'Green 70 D Improved'
'Spring Raab'
Early Sprouting Broccoli—transplanted
'Noble Jade'
'Melody'
'Sweet Bunch'
'Happy Rich'
'BC1611'
'Sibsey'
'Bella Verde'
'Burgundy'
'De Cicco'
Late Sprouting Broccoli—transplanted
'Bonarda'*

* Requires vernalization.

Mini Broccoli Photo Comparison

'Hon Tsai Tai'

'Green 70 D Improved'

'Spring Raab'

'Noble Jade'

'Melody'

'Sweet Bunch'

'Happy Rich'

'BC1611'

'Sibsey'

'Bella Verde'

'Burgundy'

'De Cicco'

'Bonarda'