How to Grow Broccolini

A cool-season brassica for the home garden across the warmer US.

Broccolini is a rewarding cool-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Broccolini is a cool-season crop. In the South and Southwest, plant in fall through winter when the heat eases. See your region on the broccolini page for exact timing.

Varieties

• Aspabroc, The original sweet-stem broccolini (Johnny's Selected Seeds)

How to grow it

• Sun & soil: full sun, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
• Spacing: about 30 cm (12 in) between plants.
• Sowing: sow about 1 cm deep.
• Water: roughly 6 L per plant every 2 days in hot weather.

Pests & problems

Watch for Cabbage moth, Aphids and Whitefly. In humid regions, Clubroot, Downy mildew and Black rot can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Broccolini is usually ready to harvest in about 2 months. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

When to plant in your region

Pick your region to see exactly when to plant broccolini where you garden.

See also: Broccolini in the plant library →

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