- Great Heat Tolerant Plant!
- 24-30 Inches Tall
- 20-24 Inches Wide
- Plant in Full Sun
There is no greater pleasure than being able to walk into your garden and harvest a beautiful head of broccoli to take to your kitchen and use it to create a healthy, delicious meal for your family. Whether you use broccoli raw in salads, or with a ranch dip; or saute’ it in a stir fry; or simply steam it with a light sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top, broccoli brings a flavor and crunch to your table like no other vegetable can.
Broccoli is packed with vitamins, the most prominent being Vitamin A and C. They bring a bunch of fiber to your table, a medium size head of broccoli can contain up to 15 grams of fiber, about half of the recommended daily allowance for adults. This makes broccoli a powerhouse of nutrition in one tasty package! Growing broccoli this spring is easy, full sun, lots of water, keep weeds to a minimum and keep after any little critters that want to have a share of your garden.
Destiny Broccoli Plant Care
Bright green rounded heads, on the small to medium size will be ready to harvest in mid summer when planted either direct sow 2 to 3 weeks before the last frost in your area, or by transplanting the plants that you started 5 to 6 weeks earlier indoors 2 to 3 weeks before your last frost in your area. This broccoli is heat resistant, making it a great candidate for being planted again in mid summer for a fall harvest. It is slow to bolt, giving you a lot more latitude for summer heat. It likes to be planted in full sun. No shade for these guys! Plant your seeds or finished plants 24 to 30 inches apart in rows that are 12 to 14 inches apart. Mulch to control weeds and to keep the soil cool.
Watch for cabbage worms and aphids, and use an appropriate control when these pests are noted. Cabbage worms can simply be picked off, and the aphids can be blasted off with a water hose, or use an insecticidal soap if they prove to be unrelenting.
Growing Destiny Broccoli Plants
If you lack garden space, consider planting broccoli in a container or a raised bed on your patio or deck. Even a small balcony of an apartment building will work, as long as it has access to at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. Make sure soil is deep, at least 24 inches of good quality garden soil with well rotted compost material worked in and a balanced fertilizer like a 10-10-10 applied when you are setting out plants. Seeds should be fertilized after the first set of true leaves appears once they have sprouted.
It takes 70 to 75 days from planting of seeds to maturity, so plan according to your date of last frost and time your second planting in midsummer when you have at least 2 ½ months of good weather to work with.
Watering Destiny Broccoli
It is important to keep broccoli evenly watered as it cannot tolerate drying out, nor being in soggy soil.
Feeding Destiny Broccoli Plants
Three weeks after you have set your plants out, fertilize them every other week with a balanced NPK fertilizer, watering it in deeply after application. This will help to boost the growth cycle.
Destiny Broccoli Plant Information
| Common Name: Destiny Broccoli |
| Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica |
| Plant Type: Broccoli |
| Edible Type: Vegetable |
| Vegetable Size: - |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (+6 hrs.) |
| Spacing: 20 - 30" (51 - 76cm) |
| Height: 24 - 30" (61 - 76cm) |
| Width: 24" (61cm) |
| Brand: BURPEE® |
- SKU:
- BROPAP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations