{"product_id":"broccoli-destiny-hybrid","title":"Broccoli Seeds - Destiny Hybrid","description":"\u003cp\u003e70 to 75 days. Annual. Non-GMO Hybrid seeds. The Destiny Hybrid is a popular variety of the broccoli garden crop to grow. Destiny Hybrid seeds are more tolerant to heat and can be grown in warmer temperatures, preferably in zones seven to eleven. These seeds will grow and produce modestly sized heads with medium to small beads. The tops of Destiny Hybrid broccoli heads have a rich green a purple color, and can be eaten in different ways, such as in a salad, or part of a stir fry. Broccoli is believed to have more properties that can fight cancer than other members of the cabbage family, making it a healthy and tasty crop to grow!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Destiny Hybrid Broccoli Garden Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e brassica oleracea var italica\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-75 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, ph of 6 to 6.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabbage worms and aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003eGreen with light purple tops on florets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild with a crisp texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Destiny Hybrid variety of broccoli is one that is tolerant to warmer climates than others. You can start growing broccoli by sowing the seeds directly outside, one fourth of an inch deep, eighteen inches apart, with eighteen to twenty four inches between the rows. The Destiny Hybrid broccoli needs full sun to thrive. During the first two weeks, the organic broccoli seeds will be germinating, and will need consistently moist soil. While growing, the broccoli seedlings’ soil will need to be soaked every two to three days. By doing this, and watering at the root, you can strengthen the plant. It is recommended to water at ground level. Between seventy to seventy five days, the Destiny Hybrid broccoli will be mature and ready to harvest; by this time, the heads of the main shoot will have a diameter of at least three inches. By cutting off the main head at this time, more side shoots\/florets will be encouraged to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck out this \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/news.psu.edu\/story\/486322\/2017\/10\/13\/research\/it-or-not-broccoli-may-be-good-gut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003estudy done by Penn State University\u003c\/a\u003e about how broccoli can help with healthy digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"15 Seed Pkg (3x4)","offer_id":35360882163874,"sku":"18573","price":2.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":35360882196642,"sku":"16680","price":7.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/6706\/0898\/products\/destiny-broccoli-vegetable-wm_700.jpg?v=1595854594","url":"https:\/\/bestchoiceproducts13-com.myshopify.com\/products\/broccoli-destiny-hybrid","provider":"bestchoiceproducts13.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}