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Barb_FL · January 27, 2018

Max - Larry and I have been growing the Castle Dome broccoli for the past few years. Reason - It is fast, good tight heads. Also found that the same plant will produce 2nd/3rd heads in the same season. You really want to get one that grows fast. Seeds are not expensive either.

That is where I am in my season. 2nd heads are starting to form.

The cold winter has been a boon to broccoli and lettuce growing.

I recently sowed seeds and have seedlings now. Larry starts his last batch around March/April. He is the Florida broccoli guru.

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For cauliflower, the last time I grew it, it was a purple variety.

ETA - For Johnny's - I would pick Green Magic - Fastest and good heat tolerance. I've grown it before.

Also, as long as you are paying shipping, Johnny's sells SunPeach (cherry tomato). It is excellent; leaves all other red/pink cherry tomatoes in the dust in every category.

Another thing I ordered from Johnny's that I never saw elsewhere is: their Salanova lettuce. I bought the Home Garden Mix. Pricy, but only plant 1 seed. Typically, I'm only good with growing Parris Island and Little Gem.

January 27, 2018	#3097
Barb_FL Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Indialantic, Florida Posts: 2,000	Max - Larry and I have been growing the Castle Dome broccoli for the past few years. Reason - It is fast, good tight heads. Also found that the same plant will produce 2nd/3rd heads in the same season. You really want to get one that grows fast. Seeds are not expensive either. That is where I am in my season. 2nd heads are starting to form. The cold winter has been a boon to broccoli and lettuce growing. I recently sowed seeds and have seedlings now. Larry starts his last batch around March/April. He is the Florida broccoli guru. ---- For cauliflower, the last time I grew it, it was a purple variety. ETA - For Johnny's - I would pick Green Magic - Fastest and good heat tolerance. I've grown it before. Also, as long as you are paying shipping, Johnny's sells SunPeach (cherry tomato). It is excellent; leaves all other red/pink cherry tomatoes in the dust in every category. Another thing I ordered from Johnny's that I never saw elsewhere is: their Salanova lettuce. I bought the Home Garden Mix. Pricy, but only plant 1 seed. Typically, I'm only good with growing Parris Island and Little Gem. Last edited by Barb_FL; January 27, 2018 at 08:06 AM.