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grannyjanny

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Summer broccoli?
« on: April 19, 2009, 15:18:41 »
I've just found my summer broccoli seeds bordeauxe. Have I missed the boat for this year as it says sow up to march. If I were to sow them in the greenhouse to bring them on would that be OK.
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Re: Summer broccoli?
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2009, 20:04:14 »
What's three weeks between friends... might bolt, but give it a go.  :-\
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Re: Summer broccoli?
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2009, 20:11:38 »
Should be OK!

Don't leave them in the greenhouse too long.

I would guess you will germinate them in about three days and they will be ready for pricking out two or three days later. (total about a week)

Keep them in a cold frame until the are about 6-8" tall and have formed about three sets of proper leaves then plant them out.
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Re: Summer broccoli?
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2009, 20:14:04 »
Thanks chaps. I can always rely on you for sound advice.
Janet
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Re: Summer broccoli?
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2009, 23:58:26 »
Living in the north east - we can usually sow up to a month late anyway. All this "sow in March" that is on the label is all well and good for those living down south, but usually up to a month later for us up north is fine. ;)
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