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Mendocino · Broccoli

Zone 2a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Mendocino to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsApr 27th
Last FrostMay 25th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 25th
Harvest BeginsJul 19th
Harvest EndsAug 29th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 35°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 6 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity55
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitRosette
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)40
Min Soil Temp (°F)40
Min Night Temp (°F)35
Harden Off (days)6
Expert Note: For earliest harvest, start indoors in cool conditions, transplant only once nights are consistently mild, and keep soil evenly moist to drive fast head formation and strong side-shoots.