Broccoli seeds

The cool-season vegetable worth a spot in your garden

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is a hardy, cool-season vegetable grown for its dense green flower heads and the tender side shoots that follow. A member of the brassica family alongside cauliflower and cabbage, it delivers a mild, earthy, slightly sweet flavor that is best fresh from the garden. Each plant forms a central crown, and once you cut it, most varieties keep sending up smaller florets, so a short row can feed a kitchen for weeks.

How to grow broccoli from seed

Broccoli is an easy vegetable to start from seed. Sow broccoli seeds about a quarter inch deep in rich, well-drained soil, starting indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost or direct-sowing for a fall crop, and give plants full sun. Space transplants 18 to 24 inches apart and expect heads in roughly 60 to 90 days depending on variety. Broccoli loves cool weather and steady moisture, so plant for spring or fall to avoid summer heat. For the full step-by-step, see our complete guide to growing broccoli from seed.

How to use broccoli

Broccoli is as versatile as it is nutritious. Steam or roast the heads, toss raw florets into salads and slaws, stir-fry with garlic, or blend into soups. Do not overlook the tender side shoots and even the young leaves, which cook up much like the crown. Picked fresh and cooked quickly, homegrown broccoli keeps far more of its sweet, grassy flavor than anything from a store shelf.

Broccoli and its brassica cousins

If you love broccoli, you will enjoy its fellow brassicas. Try cauliflower for a milder, creamy-white head, broccoli rabe for a pleasantly bitter, fast-growing green, or kale for hardy leafy nutrition. You can explore the full range in our vegetable seeds collection.

Why buy broccoli seeds from Organo Republic

Every packet of broccoli seed we sell is non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom, and germination tested, so you can sow with confidence. As a U.S. family business, we work directly with trusted growers to keep quality high and prices low, and every pack carries a QR code that links straight to free online growing guidance. Orders over $49 ship free. Whether you want a single pack of broccoli or a curated vegetable collection, you will find dependable, easy-to-grow seed here.