Piracicaba Brazilian Sprouting Broccoli
Brassica oleracea
A super tasty non-heading broccoli. These plants are large, productive, heat and cold tolerant. Harvest the flower shoots stem and all, and she'll continue to produce more. Named for Piracicaba, Brazil, where it was developed. This broccoli has a mild and sweet flavor and is quite tender, even raw. Start seeds anytime and enjoy a long, bountiful, delicious harvest. Broccoli is PACKED with vitamins and nutrients. Enjoy it raw or lightly cooked. Here's a simple recipe to try with your Piracicaba.
| Days to germination | 5-16 days |
| Days to maturity | 55 days |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Plant time | Year-round |
| Spacing | 18-24 in. |
| Sun | full sun |
| Soil temperature | 40-86 degrees F. |
| Optimum soil P.H | 6.5-7.0 |
| Height | 2.5 ft. |
| Harvest | Year-round |