Broccoli – Indoor Growing Guide

🥦 Broccoli – Indoor Growing Guide

Scientific name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
Type: Cool-season vegetable
Light: Full Sun – 12–14 hours under LED grow light Spider Farmer SF-1000D
Water Needs: Medium – keep soil consistently moist
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil, pH 6.0–7.0 (use our Soil Blend Box)
Container: Minimum 4-gallon pot 5-Gallon Gray Fabric Pot
Temperature: 15–24 °C (60–75 °F)
Difficulty: Medium
Growth Time: 60–90 days to harvest
Companion Plants: Celery, Onions, Herbs
Not Recommended With: Tomatoes, Strawberries

🌱 Tips for Success

• Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting.
• Keep soil evenly moist; broccoli is sensitive to drought stress.
• Provide bright light to avoid spindly growth.
• Harvest heads when tight and firm for best flavor.
• Side-shoots will produce smaller heads after the main harvest.

💧 Watering Tip

Water consistently to keep soil moist but not soggy. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely.

🌼 Fun Fact

Broccoli is a descendant of wild cabbage and has been cultivated in Italy since the 6th century B.C.