Piracicaba Broccoli
Brassica oleracea
Certified Organic
Microgreens Suitable
In the steamy inlands of Brazil lies the tropical city of Piracicaba. Though not far from the urban sprawl of São Paulo, Piracicaba is surrounded by tropical farmlands. It is here that this amazing, heat-tolerant broccoli was born. While most broccolis wither in the mid-summer heat, Piracicaba thrives, sending forth shoot after shoot of sweet, large-beaded florets. Cut after cut, it just keeps on yielding. We produce this seed on our farm in New York, far from Brazil, but a happy home for this delectable crop.
Piracicaba does not win prizes for the size of its main stalk, which is on the compact size. But it certainly takes the cake for its productivity and flavor of its florets, which it yields in great abundance all season long. Its habit is looser than regular broccoli, so much so that many people mistakenly identify it as raab or broccolini. It's sweeter than both, and freshly cut florets steam more quickly than the regular varieties, so be careful not to overcook.
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Growing instructions
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 65 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Germination | 6-10 days |
| Width at Maturity | 24-30" |
| Height at Maturity | 24-30" |
| Sun Conditions | Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
| Planting Depth | 1/2" |
| Row Spacing | 24-36" |
| Plant Spacing | 18" |
About the artist
Piracicaba is an amazing broccoli !
I sell very modest amounts at our Farmers
Market in Fairbanks, Alaska and have a very
Loyal following. Once people try it, they’re
No longer interested in ‘normal broccoli’.
It’s just So Good. Sweet and tender and
Long stemmed. Great for home gardens as
It keeps producing all summer and well into
Fall. We have a short season which starts hot
And dry with major wildfires, gets cold and
Wet in August, frost by early September.
These pics were taken on Sept. 9th, after a
Few mild frosts. Plants still doing great and
Producing. It is important to keep shoots cut.
And don’t overcook ! Eat raw or sauté briefly.
Love the lusty foliage, augers well for the crop that has not arrived yet. Fingers crossed
Just three or four plants keep me in brocolli from the time that it starts producing flower stalks until frost. I read that I should start some mid-season but my season is evidently short enough that I don't need to do so. The only issue I've had is with slugs and cabbage worms. Keep the BT handy.
Anxious to see how well this does for me!
Thriving broccoli!
Grew this one on an island in Maine this spring and it did exceptionally well in our acidic soil in quite windy half sun spot! Now I know to keep harvesting the side florets for a long time before letting it go to seed, this year was my first time and I wanted give it time to form seed... Ended up with abundance from just four plants. Looking forward to growing it again next year and sharing the seeds with friends. Delicious Piracicaba for everyone! Thanks guys