Aspabroc Broccolini is a 60-day brassica that delivers slender, tender florets on compact plants reaching just 20-24 inches tall. This variety thrives in cool conditions and produces best when sown in spring 4-6 weeks before your last frost, or in late summer for a fall harvest. With 18-inch spacing and full-sun exposure, you'll get reliable yields of those delicate, leafy heads that make broccolini so prized by cooks seeking something more delicate than standard broccoli.
Full Sun
Moderate
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24in H x 18in W
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Broccolini's reputation rests on its tender stems and mild, sweet flavor that distinguishes it from its chunkier broccoli cousins. The plants stay compact and manageable in the garden, reaching just 20-24 inches tall with a spread of 12-18 inches, making them fit comfortably in beds and containers alike. Successive plantings every 1-2 weeks will keep your kitchen supplied throughout the cool season, especially when you embrace both spring and late-summer sowings to sidestep heat stress.
Aspabroc Broccolini shines in the kitchen for its tender, leafy stems and mild flavor. Unlike chunky broccoli heads, these slender florets cook quickly and work beautifully in stir-fries, pasta dishes, and light sautés where their delicate texture won't disappear into mush. The entire plant, including the stems, is edible and prized by cooks who appreciate the contrast between the tender florets and the slightly sweet, asparagus-like character of the stalks.
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Start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before your average last frost date. Keep soil temperature between 60-75°F for best germination, though seeds will germinate at temperatures as low as 50°F. Transplant seedlings outdoors 2-4 weeks before your last frost date once they are sturdy enough to handle.
Transplant seedlings outdoors 2-4 weeks before your average last frost date when soil temperature reaches at least 50°F, ideally 60-75°F. Space plants 18 inches apart in rows spaced 18 inches apart. Harden off seedlings gradually before moving them to full sun.
Sow seeds directly outdoors 4-6 weeks before your average last frost date, or again in late summer 8-10 weeks before your first average frost date. Plant at a soil temperature of at least 50°F, ideally 60-75°F.
Harvest Aspabroc Broccolini when the central head reaches full size but before the florets begin to yellow or open into flowers, typically around 60 days from sowing. Cut the main head first with a sharp knife, leaving the lower leaves and stem intact; the plant will often produce secondary side shoots that you can harvest as they develop. Harvest in the morning after dew has dried for best flavor and texture.
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