Brassica

Broccoli (Calabrese)

Main head plus weeks of side-shoots — net it against pigeons and caterpillars.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Regular

Soil

Rich, firm

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Heads & sideshoots

Lifecycle

Biennial

Hardiness

Hardy

productivecool-season

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks cold-hardy broccoli varieties suited to London's cool springs and autumns, with reliable UK growing guides.

Crocus

Offers deep pots essential for broccoli's root development in London's clay-heavy soils.

Amazon UK

Provides quality digging tools for soil preparation, crucial for broccoli in London's dense earth.