{"product_id":"solstice-broccoli","title":"Solstice","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eBrassica oleracea italica\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW BROCCOLI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost and plant out 2 weeks before frost; or direct seed 2 weeks before last frost. For fall harvest, transplant 8–12 weeks before first frost. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 later. We seed in March under cover, first of May in the open. We seed from July 1 to August 15 for fall harvest in zone 8b. Broccoli grows best in the 60s˚F so plant for best temperatures in your area. For seed in Zone 7b or warmer, direct sow in early January under Row cover. Soil pH 6.0-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-10. Biennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 6,000-9,000 seeds per ounce. Average 58M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4-1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e65-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e5-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e24-36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e##\u003cp\u003eThis broccoli is still under development, but we couldn’t wait to share it. Solstice produces broccoli heads 2 weeks before main season varieties. It can be replanted mid summer for a fall crop. Blue-green tight consistent heads, 3” in diameter are produced high up on the stalk for easy harvest. Solstice broccoli is bred to fill early and late harvest growing slots. Often it is grown both before and after a main season summer broccoli variety. Spring plants will produce small to medium size heads 2 or more weeks ahead of summer varieties, and follow with excellent side-shoot heads. Seeds started in flats late in March produce plants ready for harvest by June 21. Solstice is selected over 6 generations at Lupine Knoll Farm from seed provided to us by the Oregon State University Horticulture Department. Also known as Oregon Long Neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is Open Source Pledged Seed (OSSI). By purchasing this seed you are a part of the Free The Seed movement. This variety is registered as an OSSI-pledged variety and seed. “You have the freedom to use these OSSI-Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives.” To learn more, visit: www.osseeds.org\/about\/.\u003c\/p\u003e Tags: Color: Blue Green, Shape: Upright, Heritage: Heritage: New Variety, Heritage: Open Source OSSI, Season: Spring Fall, Certification: Organic.##Lupine Knoll Farm##Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth##Seed grower since 2001##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/IMG_1283_210x165.jpg?93919##At Lupine Knoll Farm, Jonathan and Jessie Spero breed and sell both old and new open pollinated vegetable seeds. New introductions from Lupine Knoll include Top Hat sweet corn, Solstice broccoli, Emerald Fan lettuce and Siber-frill kale. Located in the Applegate valley of Southwest Oregon. Lupine Knoll has been certified organic since 2001.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":883786201,"sku":"10581","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":883786205,"sku":"10582","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Solstice-broccoli_IMG_7288_5defc2f9-93ed-42fc-a32a-f879d74e0d53.jpg?v=1487924315","url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/products\/solstice-broccoli","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}