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Wed, Jul 23, 14 at 11:53
| Hi all, I will be doing a fall planting of broccoli and cauliflower. In the past, i think I've planted too late. When is the best time to plant these in this zone? Also, what are good varieities that can withstand a little more heat? We get "cold" weather, but it can also be warm on any given day. Thanks! Jennie |
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- Posted by farmerdill 8a GA (My Page) on Wed, Jul 23, 14 at 13:13
| Depends on where you are. Zone 8 Pacific northwest is quite different from Zone southeast. In georgia one has a lot more leeway in the fall than with spring plantings. Spring demands a short season cultivar, while you can get away with a longer DTM in fall. Summer heat is the problem, Both broccoli and cauliflower can tolerate light freezes. I prefer to transplant around Labor day. Depending on the plants DTM harvest can occur from Thanksgiving into January. Broccoli that has done very well for me: short DTM- Early Dividend, Blue Wind, Superdome, Everest, Bay Meadows. long DTM - Barbados, Emerald Giant. Cauliflower: |
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| I really like Symphony cauliflower. |
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- Posted by jennieboyer 8 (My Page) on Wed, Jul 23, 14 at 15:27
| I am in the southeast - south Georgia about 10 miles from the Florida line. I will check out those varieties (and if anyone has spares they want to send me, just holler :-)). Thanks! |
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| I find diplomat, gypsy, and marathon to all give me huge heads, tight beads, and great taste. |
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