Broccoli

Name: Broccoli
Brand: AcquaGarden
Price: 8.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Edible

Leafy Vegetable

Broccoli plants produce nutritious, tightly packed heads that are perfect for steaming, stir-fries, or roasting. Easy to grow and high yielding, broccoli thrives in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight. A reliable addition to any vegetable garden, broccoli provides multiple harvests throughout the growing season. Explore our Easy To Grow - Vegetable Plants collection to find more plants like these.

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Plugs Packs

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4 x Plugs 8 x Plugs 1 x 12 Plant Pack 2 x 12 Plant Packs

Details

Broccoli plants are a gardener’s favourite, producing large, nutritious heads perfect for fresh eating or cooking. These easy-to-grow plants thrive in full sun with well-drained soil, making them ideal for garden beds and raised beds. With regular care, broccoli provides a continuous harvest over the growing season, rewarding you with a steady supply of fresh vegetables.

Produces tightly packed, nutritious heads perfect for steaming, roasting, or stir-fries
Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
Ideal for growing in garden beds, raised beds, or containers
Provides multiple harvests throughout the growing season

What's Included

Packs: Ready-to-plant, each containing 12 or 24 plants, ideal for direct planting in your garden beds or containers.

Plugs: Healthy, young plug plants with strong roots. Perfect for planting directly in your garden beds or containers, these plugs will give you a head start on the growing season.

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Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun to light shade
Position	Sheltered
Soil	Well-drained, fertile soil
Planting Time	April to May
Moisture	Medium
Hardiness	Reasonably hardy
Growth Rate	Medium
Spacing	30cm
Height and Spread	90cm x 60cm
Annual or Perennial	Annual

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What You Need To Know About “Broccoli”

Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Broccoli is one of the most popular and nutritious vegetables you can grow, producing tightly packed heads full of vitamins and minerals. These easy-to-grow plants thrive in sunny locations with well-drained soil and can be planted in garden beds, raised beds, or containers. With proper care, broccoli plants will produce multiple harvests throughout the growing season, giving you a reliable supply of fresh, home-grown broccoli for your meals.

Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Produces large, nutritious heads perfect for cooking or fresh eating
Ideal for growing in garden beds, raised beds, or containers
Provides multiple harvests throughout the growing season

Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Produces large, nutritious heads perfect for cooking or fresh eating
Ideal for growing in garden beds, raised beds, or containers
Provides multiple harvests throughout the growing season

Planting Time:	Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Sunny and Sheltered
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio

Planting Time:	Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Sunny and Sheltered
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio

Broccoli plants thrive in sunny locations with well-drained soil. Plant them in spring after the risk of frost has passed, giving them enough space to grow large heads. Water regularly to ensure healthy growth, and you’ll be rewarded with a bountiful harvest.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil
Plant seedlings 30-45cm apart in rows or containers
Water well after planting and keep the soil consistently moist
Ideal for planting in spring for a summer-to-autumn harvest

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil
Plant seedlings 30-45cm apart in rows or containers
Water well after planting and keep the soil consistently moist
Ideal for planting in spring for a summer-to-autumn harvest

Choose the Right Spot:	A warm, sheltered location with plenty of sun
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant seeds or seedlings level with the soil
Spacing:	Thin seedlings to 10cm apart

Choose the Right Spot:	A warm, sheltered location with plenty of sun
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant seeds or seedlings level with the soil
Spacing:	Thin seedlings to 10cm apart

Broccoli plants are low-maintenance but require regular watering and feeding to produce large, healthy heads. With the right care, you can enjoy multiple harvests throughout the growing season.

Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging
Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Fertilise with a balanced feed during the growing season for best results
Harvest broccoli heads when they are firm and fully formed, before flowering

Broccoli plants are low-maintenance but require regular watering and feeding to produce large, healthy heads. With the right care, you can enjoy multiple harvests throughout the growing season.

Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging
Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Fertilise with a balanced feed during the growing season for best results
Harvest broccoli heads when they are firm and fully formed, before flowering

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily in a warm, sunny, sheltered spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather, and keep the soil consistently moist.
Support and Pruning:	Not required, but thin seedlings to 10cm apart for healthy growth.
Harvesting:	Harvest when florets are fully developed but before they start to flower for the best flavour.

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily in a warm, sunny, sheltered spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather, and keep the soil consistently moist.
Support and Pruning:	Not required, but thin seedlings to 10cm apart for healthy growth.
Harvesting:	Harvest when florets are fully developed but before they start to flower for the best flavour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for broccoli plants?

Broccoli thrives in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Regular watering is essential, especially during head formation.

When should I harvest broccoli?

Harvest broccoli when the heads are firm and tight, typically 70-100 days after planting. Cut the central head before flowers begin to open.

How do I care for broccoli plants?

Water regularly, mulch to retain moisture, and fertilise every few weeks. After harvesting the central head, side shoots will grow for a continued harvest.