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Broccoli
Broccoli · Brassicaceae
Cool-season brassica. Start early indoors. Harvest the central head before it flowers, then side shoots follow.
Per square
1 plant
Sun
☀️ Full sun
Water
💧💧 Medium
Days to harvest
80 days
💡 Tips
Consistent moisture prevents hollow stems. Cover with row fabric to deter cabbage moths.
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Companion Planting
These hints appear in the planner when adjacent squares are detected.
✅ Good neighbors
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🧅 Onion — Onion deters cabbage worms and aphids on broccoli
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🌼 Marigold — Marigolds repel cabbage moths and aphids
⚠️ Bad neighbors
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🍅 Tomato — Brassicas and tomatoes compete for nutrients and inhibit each other