Broccoli Succession Planting & Season Extension
Johnny's Broccoli Planting Program is designed to take the guesswork out of succession planting, allowing you to plan ahead to extend your harvest of premium-quality, standard heading broccolis across the growing seasons.
Determine which standard heading broccoli varieties to sow during which seasonal slots by evaluating the sowing and harvesting periods indicated in the charts below.
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Standard Heading Broccoli • Varieties & Features
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Note | Days to Maturity | Heat Tolerance | Cold Tolerance |
Superior heat tolerance | 56 | Excellent | Average |
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Note | Days to Maturity | Heat Tolerance | Cold Tolerance |
Superior heat tolerance | 57 | Very good | Average |
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Note | Days to Maturity | Heat Tolerance | Cold Tolerance |
Early for spring sowings | 59 | Good | Average |
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Note | Days to Maturity | Heat Tolerance | Cold Tolerance |
Bright green heads resist purpling | 59 | Average | Good |
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Note | Days to Maturity | Heat Tolerance | Cold Tolerance |
Strong root system for below-average fertility | 60 | Good | Average |
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Note | Days to Maturity | Heat Tolerance | Cold Tolerance |
Excellent in the Northeast | 62 | Average | Good |
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Note | Days to Maturity | Heat Tolerance | Cold Tolerance |
Organic hybrid for spring & summer plantings | 65 | Average | Good |
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Note | Days to Maturity | Heat Tolerance | Cold Tolerance |
Best heat tolerance | 66 | Excellent | Average |
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Note | Days to Maturity | Heat Tolerance | Cold Tolerance |
Best for over-winter production | 68 | Poor | Good |