Broccoli is a cool season vegetable which has been cultivated since the Roman Empire. It is grown for its tender florets which can be eaten raw or cooked.
Latin Name
Brassica oleracea (Italica)
Family
Brassicaceae
Type of Plant
Vegetables
Annuals
Seasons
Fall
Winter
Spring
Specifications
Max Height: 2.5'
Max Spread: 2.5'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Colors
History
George Washington's gardener recorded planting "brockley" in the "high" garden on June 9, 1798.
Other Details
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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