Eastern Magic Broccoli is an F1 hybrid that reaches harvest in just 62 days, making it one of the quickest broccoli varieties to the table. This bush-type cultivar thrives in Northeast growing conditions and prefers the cooler temperatures of spring and fall crops. With its compact growth habit and reliable performance, it delivers fresh broccoli heads when you need them most.
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An F1 hybrid bred for speed and northeastern resilience, Eastern Magic reaches maturity in 62 days with a tidy bush form that fits easily into any garden bed. Johnny's Selected Seeds specifically recommends this variety for the Northeast, where it outperforms in the region's characteristic cool-season growing windows. The combination of early harvest, manageable plant size, and proven performance in challenging climates makes this a practical choice for gardeners seeking dependable results.
Eastern Magic Broccoli produces heads for fresh steaming, roasting, or raw consumption in salads and vegetable platters. Its quick maturity makes it particularly valuable for succession planting, allowing gardeners to stagger harvests throughout the growing season for continuous supply.
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Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your transplant date. Maintain soil temperature around 65-70°F for consistent germination. Expect approximately 850 viable plants per 1,000 seeds.
Harden off seedlings gradually over 7 to 10 days before moving them to the garden. Transplant after the last spring frost when soil has warmed slightly, or in late summer for fall harvest (aiming for maturity before the first fall frost). Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows 24 to 36 inches apart.
Harvest Eastern Magic heads when they reach 4 to 6 inches in diameter and the buds are still tightly clustered and dark green. Cut the main central head at a 45-degree angle about 5 to 8 inches below the head, leaving the stem and lower leaves intact. Many plants will produce smaller secondary side shoots after the main harvest; continue cutting these as they form for extended harvests through the season.
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