Monty is an F1 hybrid broccoli bred for a trait that sets it apart in the summer garden: genuine heat tolerance. Most broccoli sulks when temperatures climb, but this variety pushes back, giving you reliable heads in conditions where other cultivars bolt or produce loose, inferior curds. Mature plants reach harvest in just 56 days, making it fast enough for both spring and fall crops, and compact enough to fit tight spaces with its bush growth habit. If you've struggled to grow broccoli beyond the cool seasons, Monty changes the equation.
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Heat tolerance is Monty's defining trait, a rare advantage in a crop that typically demands cool weather to thrive. The 56-day timeline means you can succession plant through multiple seasons without waiting half a summer for results. Its bush habit keeps the plant tidy and manageable, and the hybrid vigor ensures consistent, reliable production across a range of growing conditions. For gardeners in warmer climates or those pushing the edges of traditional broccoli season, this variety delivers where others fail.
Monty broccoli is grown for its central head, harvested and eaten fresh or cooked. The dense, compact florets are ideal for steaming, roasting, or adding to stir-fries and soups. Its heat tolerance makes it particularly valuable for gardeners extending the broccoli season into warmer months when the crop is typically unavailable.
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Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your target transplant date. Monty is typically direct-seeded or transplanted at an average rate of 850 plants per 1,000 seeds, so expect good germination. Keep soil moist and warm during germination.
Harden off seedlings over 7 to 10 days before moving them to the garden. Transplant when soil temperatures are cool and plants are 4 to 6 weeks old. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows 24 to 30 inches apart to allow room for the bush habit to develop and air to circulate.
Broccoli can be direct-seeded in the garden, though transplanting offers better control. Sow seeds directly where plants will grow in spring or late summer for fall harvest.
Harvest Monty at 56 days from transplant when the central head reaches 5 to 7 inches in diameter and the buds are tight and firm, before they begin to loosen or flower. The head should feel dense and compact. Cut the main head with 4 to 6 inches of stem attached, just below the head at a slight angle. After the main head is harvested, smaller secondary side shoots often develop and can be harvested for extended production.
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