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Broccoli is a flowering vegetable of the cabbage family. High in vitamin A, C, fiber, and kaempferol, broccoli is a great vegetable that promotes overall bodily health, preventing diseases such as cancer.
Origin:
Italy
Planting Instructions/Basic Care Information:
Spring: SEEDS: Plant indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost date.
TRANSPLANTS: Plant outdoors 3-4 weeks before last frost date.
Fall: SEEDS: Plant indoors 17 weeks before first frost date.
TRANSPLANTS: Plant outdoors 12 weeks before first frost date.
Preferred Growing Climate: Cool
Planting Depth: ???
Plant Spacing: 15??-18??
Days to Germinate: 5-10 days
Days to Harvest: 60-75 days
In Season:
Year-round (January-December)
Pairs Well With:
Bell pepper, cauliflower, chilies, basil, cilantro, dill, and sage
Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per
100 grams
Calories 34
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.4 g?? 0%
Saturated fat 0 g??? 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg?? 0%
Sodium 33 mg?? 1%
Potassium 316 mg?? 9%
Total Carbohydrate 7 g?? 2%
Dietary fiber 2.6 g?? 10%
Sugar 1.7 g
Protein 2.8 g?? 5%
Vitamin A?? 12%??? Vitamin C?? 148%
Calcium?? 4%????? Iron?? 3%
Vitamin D?? 0%????? Vitamin B-6?? 10%
Vitamin B-12?? 0%????? Magnesium?? 5%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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