Fresh from the garden broccoli is sweet and tender with small, firm buts on thick stems. It prefers growing in cool temperatures of 50-70⁰F. Harvest the main broccoli head when it is compact, darkish in color, and about 10″ wide; new florets will sprout from the leaf axils. My family loves to eat broccoli boiled, steamed, or served raw in hors d’oeuvre trays. It is so easy to cut into bite size pieces and add to tossed salads or cheesy soups. Broccoli is also high in vitamins C, K, D, and A, just to name a few! 50-70 days to maturity. 18-24″ 18-24″ For best results feed with liquid or slow release fertilizer.