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Broccoli Lord F1 - Brassica oleracea italica

Brassica oleracea var. italica Lord F1
Broccoli

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A fast-growing variety with a spreading harvest over a reasonably long period. Sowing under cover from February to April and April to June in open ground for a harvest 55 days later.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Soil moisture
Damp soil
Germination time (days)
14 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover, Sowing under cover with heat
Sowing period February to June
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Description

The 'Lord F1' Broccoli Cabbage is a fast-growing variety with a relatively long harvest spread. Sow from February to April under cover and from April to June in open ground for a harvest 55 days later.

Offering beautiful firm heads, primarily green but sometimes purplish or white, the Broccoli Cabbage, commonly called Broccoli, is a vegetable whose flowers are consumed just before they bloom. It belongs to the large family of Brassicaceae (formerly Cruciferae) and bears the Latin name Brassica oleracea italica.

Although introduced to France by Catherine de Medici under the name Italian Asparagus, Broccoli has only been cultivated on a large scale since the 1980s.

Originally from southern Italy, this cabbage, with its mild flavour, is now highly appreciated as it lends itself to many preparations. It is best consumed quickly, steamed, and then prepared in various ways: sautéed, gratin, quiche, mashed, soup... It is a low-calorie vegetable and rich in vitamin C.

Like almost all cabbages (Brussels sprouts being an exception), Broccoli Cabbage is a demanding vegetable, requiring excellent base fertilisation and regular moisture.

NB: This variety is labelled F1 for "F1 hybrid" because it results from the cross-breeding of carefully selected parents to combine their qualities. This results in a variety that can be exceptionally flavourful and early-maturing while also being resistant to certain diseases. Sometimes criticised or wrongly associated with GMOs, F1 hybrid seeds are attractive for their uniformity and resistance. Still, unfortunately, their qualities do not pass on to the next generations: it will, therefore, not be possible to save the seeds for future sowing.

Harvest: Broccoli is harvested by cutting with a knife in two stages: first, the terminal head is harvested, then the lateral heads.

Storage: Broccoli Cabbage does not keep very well. It is best to consume it quickly after harvest. It can be kept for a few days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze it after blanching for 3 minutes in salted boiling water.


Gardener's tip: In recent years, the Cabbage Midge (Contarinia nasturtii), a petite-winged piercing and sucking fly, has been causing havoc on Broccoli Cabbages in certain regions. We recommend opting for prevention by installing insect-proof netting tightly on market garden hoops throughout the flight period, from mid-May to mid-July. These nets are easy to set up and reusable to protect, for example, your carrot and leek crops.

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Cabbage: planting, sowing and harvest
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by Virginie T. 15 min.
Cabbage: planting, sowing and harvest
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Harvest

Harvest time May to September
Type of vegetable Flower vegetable
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour, Productive

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Brassica

Species

oleracea var. italica

Cultivar

Lord F1

Family

Brassicaceae

Other common names

Broccoli

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

Product reference • 165911

Planting and care

The germination temperature of Lord F1 Broccoli Cabbage is around 15° and takes about 14 days.

It is sown from February to April under cover and from April to June in open ground for a harvest 55 days later.

You can proceed by directly sowing in place or preparing seedlings that will be planted in their final position in the garden.

Seedling preparation: at home or in a heated greenhouse from late autumn to late spring or in a cold greenhouse for the rest of the year, sow Broccoli Cabbage seeds to a depth of 1 cm (0in) in good seed compost. Lightly cover with compost or vermiculite. Remember to keep the substrate moist but not soggy!

When the young plants appear strong enough to handle, transplant them into pots and, for sowing under cover, gradually acclimatise them to cooler temperatures before transplanting them to the garden when there is no longer any risk of frost.

Direct sowing: In suitably amended and finely worked soil, make furrows about one centimetre deep, spaced 50 to 60 cm (20 to 24in) apart. Sow the seeds and cover them with a thin layer of fine soil. When the seedlings are well developed, thin them out, leaving one plant every 50 cm (20in) or so.

Cultivation:

Broccoli Cabbage is a demanding vegetable that requires well-manured soil, rich in nitrogen and potassium. It is advisable to make a generous compost application (about 3/4 kg per m2) by scratching the soil to a depth of 5 cm (2in), preferably in autumn, after loosening the soil as you would for any vegetable crop. It is not very tolerant of soil pH, which should be between 5.6 and 6.5. In acidic soil, it will be necessary to gradually raise the pH by adding calcium in the form of Dolomite or Lime.

Broccoli Cabbage, like all cabbages, is quite susceptible to diseases such as Clubroot and pests (Cabbage White, Cabbage Fly, Flea Beetle, Cabbage Midge...), so this crop must pay attention to crop rotations.

It is beneficial to associate it with many vegetables, such as tomatoes and lettuce. But avoid planting it alongside other Brassicas as well as zucchini, fennel, lamb's lettuce, leek, and strawberry.

Seedlings

Sowing period February to June
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover, Sowing under cover with heat
Germination time (days) 14 days

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Average
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Damp soil

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