Brassicacées • Brassica oleracea var. italica

Goliath Broccoli - Organic

"A robust and generous giant, an ally of living gardens."

$4.49

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Originally from Europe, Goliath broccoli stands out for its impressive size and remarkable resilience. This heirloom variety has withstood the test of time, establishing itself in organic vegetable gardens where its density makes it a valuable and nutritious vegetable.

In the garden, Goliath broccoli boasts an upright habit with large green leaves, offering an abundant harvest of fleshy heads. Its hardiness and ability to thrive even in slightly cooler conditions make it a reliable companion for gardeners concerned with biodiversity.

Grown for its firm and tasty flesh, it fits perfectly into a food garden that prioritizes quality and sustainability, attracting attention with its verdant charisma.

  • Growing climate: Cool temperate climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Medium
  • Care required: requires special care for cultivation.

Note: Sensitive to excessive moisture, pay attention to drainage.

Goliath broccoli lends itself to many recipes: steamed, in a gratin, sautéed, or in soup.
It keeps well in the refrigerator for a few days and can be blanched and frozen for later use.
Traditionally used as a seasonal vegetable in temperate regions, its mild taste and firm texture make it a staple of family meals.

Goliath Broccoli - Organic

Goliath Broccoli - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor seeding

Germination time

3-5 days

Germination temperature

21° to 27° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sowing at a depth of 5 mm

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 55 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

45 cm

Distance between rows

60 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

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