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Belstar · Broccoli

Zone 5a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Belstar to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsApr 10th
Last FrostMay 8th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 8th
Harvest BeginsJul 7th
Harvest EndsSep 30th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 30°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 6 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity60
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitRosette
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)45
Min Soil Temp (°F)40
Min Night Temp (°F)30
Harden Off (days)6
Expert Note: For Belstar broccoli, aim to transplant when nights are reliably above cold-tolerance range (but still cool for best head quality), and keep soil evenly moist to prevent buttoning.