I am curious if anyone finds the non-heading broccoli types to be better for a smaller garden. I’m looking at the Sweet Bunch variety from Fedco. I have just a few raised beds and I often find I’m running out of space. Perhaps time for more beds in the future! But for now I’ve got what I’ve got. I’m in zone 6/7. Thanks for any advice!
by JuliannePancakes
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I find them to be a good choice for the small garden.
This looks great for a smaller space. If you haven’t grown brassicas already. Cover this with insect netting from day one. Cabbage moths with wreck this.
I want some of this now.
I’m planning to try these (also from Fedco no less) in both a greenstalk and a raised bed this year, for that exact reason. I also got aspabroc (broccolini) seeds to compare.
Yeah broccolini is great because a few plants can let you continuous harvest for a good chunk of time and it matures earlier usually. However you have to like it /shrug its not quite the same as broccoli. I love the stuff but I know some older people who are basically just disgusted that its not traditional broccoli. The only legitimate reason for this is that heading broccolis are probably better for blanching and freezing or however you store for the winter. But thats a factor for people growing a good bit.
I plan to try these as well. If you can grow an overwintered garden, look into purple sprouting broccoli. They are delicious and grow their sprouts in spring. I love broccoli stalks.