Apollo Broccoli is an F1 hybrid bred for speed and productivity, reaching harvest in just 30 days from transplants. This compact, bush-type variety produces abundant central heads and side shoots, making it ideal for growers seeking quick turnover and continuous harvests. With its short maturity window and manageable 18-inch spacing, Apollo fits easily into succession plantings and small-space gardens while delivering the tenderness home gardeners expect.
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Apollo stands out as a rapid-maturing broccoli that keeps producing long after the central head is cut. Its hybrid vigor means reliable, uniform plants that thrive in well-managed soil, and the abundance of harvestable side shoots, especially in warm weather, makes it exceptional for gardeners who want ongoing yields rather than a single, one-time crop. The compact bush habit and tight spacing requirements mean you can fit more plants into your bed without sacrificing quality.
Apollo Broccoli excels at producing baby broccoli, with tender stems 4 to 8 inches long that can be bunched or sold loose. The frequent harvesting of side shoots, every 2 to 3 days in warm weather, makes it perfect for gardeners who want fresh, young florets for stir-fries, roasting, or eating raw. Its rapid maturity and continuous production cycle makes it valuable for market growers and home gardeners alike who prize tender, flavorful harvest.
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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, planting ¼ inch deep. Maintain soil temperature between 75 and 85°F (24 to 29°C) until germination, then reduce air temperature to about 60°F (16°C). Seedlings will be ready to transplant in 3 to 4 weeks. Provide good air circulation and ample light to grow strong, stocky transplants.
Transplant seedlings into garden beds spaced 6 to 12 inches apart within rows that are 18 to 36 inches apart. Timing depends on your growing season; since Apollo matures in just 30 days from transplant, you can plant successive crops every 2 to 3 weeks for continuous harvest. Ensure soil is warm and well-prepared before planting.
Cut the central head before flower buds open, harvesting when it reaches desired size. Once the central head is removed, the plant will produce side shoots that should be harvested every 2 to 3 days in warm weather or every 5 to 7 days in cool weather to encourage continued production. Side shoot stems typically reach 4 to 8 inches in length and can be bunched for sale or sold individually. Frequent harvesting of these shoots keeps the plant producing for weeks after the initial central head.
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