Aspabroc Hybrid Baby Broccoli: Unique Flavors of Broccoli and Asparagus
Aspabroc Hybrid Baby Broccoli (Brassica oleracea), offered by OSC Seeds
'Aspabroc' hybrid baby broccoli combines the sweet taste of broccoli florets with the tender texture of asparagus stems. This fully edible plant offers a prolonged harvest of up to five weeks. Harvest the main stalk as buds form and enjoy successive side shoots.
Spread: 60 cm
Plant height: 60 to 80 cm
Packet size: Approximately 20-25 seeds
Companion plants: Carrots, spinach, beets
Incompatible plants: Strawberries, tomatoes
How to Grow:
For an early harvest, start seeds indoors in a soilless mix from mid-March to early April. Transplant outdoors in mid-May, spacing 60 cm apart in rows. Direct seeding outdoors is also possible in mid-May, planting 0.5 cm deep and thinning to 60 cm. Fertilize with a balanced 20-20-20 fertilizer and ensure consistent watering. Monitor plants closely in warm weather to prevent buds from opening prematurely, as it may affect flavor and quality. Harvest stems before flowers fully bloom to enjoy their best taste.
Aspabroc hybrid baby broccoli is a unique and versatile addition to any garden, offering a combination of exquisite flavor and extended harvests.