Piracicaba Broccoli Seedlings
Certified Organic
Brassica oleracea
A broccoli from the tropics of Upstate New York.
In the steamy inlands of Brazil lies the tropical city of Piracicaba. Though not far from the urban sprawl of São Paulo, Piracicaba is surrounded by tropical farmlands. It is here that this amazing, heat-tolerant broccoli was born. While most broccolis wither in the mid-summer heat, Piracicaba thrives, sending forth shoot after shoot of sweet, large-beaded florets. Cut after cut, it just keeps on yielding. We produce this seed on our farm in New York—far from Brazil, but a happy home for this delectable crop.
Piracicaba does not win prizes for the size of its main stalk, which is on the compact size. But it certainly takes the cake for its productivity and flavor of its florets, which it yields in great abundance all season long. Its habit is looser than regular broccoli, so much so that many people mistakenly identify it as raab or broccolini. It's sweeter than both, and freshly cut florets steam more quickly than the regular varieties, so be careful not to overcook.
$5.49
| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-pack of seedlings | $5.49 | Sold out for 2024 preorders. |
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, then transplant around last frost. Plant in good soil in full sun to partial shade. Plants will grow to 30" high. Ready for harvest when beads of initial shoots are about 1 mm in size. Continue cutting shoots all season long; don't miss more than a couple of days. Plant again 12-14 weeks before first fall frost for a terrific autumn treat.
| Days to Germination | 6-10 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 65 |
| Planting Depth | ½" |
| Spacing in Row | 18" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 24-36" |
| Height at Maturity | 24-30" |
| Width at Maturity | 24-30" |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
Artwork by Ingrid Finnan. Ingrid, a botanical artist, painted this Piracicaba Broccoli in its full glory. She believes that beautiful vegetables deserve to be treated as a works of art that include true-to-life details, such as marks from the munching of critters and the fading of leaves.