Sun King Broccoli Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Sun King is a cool season broccoli variety grown for its purple green foliage and compact central heads. It is suitable for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, containers, and small space planting. The plant performs best in full sun with fertile, well drained soil and consistent moisture.

Features

• Produces compact broccoli heads
• Purple green foliage
• Cool season vegetable crop
• Suitable for home gardens and raised beds
• Suitable for container planting
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers fertile, well drained soil
• Requires consistent moisture

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
• Common Name (US): Broccoli
• Seed Type / Variety: Sun King
• Growth Habit: Compact annual vegetable plant
• USDA Zones: 3 to 10
• Planting Season: Early spring or late summer
• Growing Season: Spring and fall
• Sowing Season: Spring or late summer
• Sowing Months: February to April, July to September
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5 to 10 days at 18 to 24°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate and consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 45 to 60 cm height, 45 to 60 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 45 to 60 cm