Bc1611 is a compact F1 hybrid broccoli that delivers central heads and abundant side shoots in just 33 days from transplants. This variety grows neatly in tight spaces, reaching harvest in under five weeks, making it one of the quickest broccoli options available. Its frost-hardy nature means you can extend your season into cooler months, while its moderate water needs and preference for rich, well-draining soil keep cultivation straightforward.
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Bc1611 produces attractive, easy-to-harvest bunches with both a generous central head and continued side-shoot production that keeps yielding for weeks. The compact growth habit makes this variety efficient for smaller gardens or intensive spacing at just 18 inches apart. Its rapid 33-day maturity from transplants is remarkable for a hybrid, letting gardeners plan succession plantings with precision.
Bc1611 is grown for fresh market bunching, where both the central head and the secondary side shoots are harvested and sold as loose stems or small bunches. The compact plant size and continuous side-shoot production make it especially valuable for commercial growers and home gardeners seeking extended harvests from a single planting.
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Sow 2 seeds per cell in 72-cell plug flats, or 3 to 4 seeds per inch in 20-row flats, pressing seeds 1/4 inch deep. Keep soil temperature at 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit until germination, then reduce air temperature to about 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Ensure good air circulation and light throughout the seedling stage. Seedlings should be ready to transplant in 3 to 4 weeks.
Transplant seedlings outdoors spacing them 18 inches apart within rows, with rows spaced 18 to 36 inches apart depending on your cultivation system. Time transplanting so that plants mature during cool weather for best head quality. Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting.
Cut the central head before flower buds open, harvesting stems 4 to 8 inches in length. Once the main head is removed, the plant continues producing side shoots; harvest these every 2 to 3 days during warm weather or every 5 to 7 days in cool weather to encourage continued production and maximize total yield.
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