Broccoli

ब्रोकाउली (Brocauli / हरियो काउली)

📖 Brassica oleracea var. italica Plenck

Verified Agricultural Data (NARC) Brassicas & Cole 📅 Ashwin (असोज) – Magh (माघ) 🌡️ 12–22°C ⚗️ pH 6.0–7.0 ⏱️ 60-80 days

Growing Season & Schedule

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Recommended Growing Window: Ashwin (असोज) – Magh (माघ)

Broccoli heads mature in 60 to 80 days after transplanting 4-week-old seedlings. Thrives in cool temperate autumn-winter climates (15-20°C).

Description & Overview

High-value green cole vegetable with surging commercial demand across peri-urban farm valleys in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Rich in sulforaphane, lutein, and vitamin C.

Details & Agronomic Insights

🌟 Positive Attributes & Health Benefits

Superfood powerhouse high in sulforaphane, indole-3-carbinol, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and folate. Renowned for anti-cancer cellular protection and cardiovascular support.

⚠️ Precautions & Adverse Notes

High raffinose and sulfur compounds can cause gas; contains mild goitrogens when consumed raw in large quantities.

🐛 Major Diseases & Pests

Black Rot (Xanthomonas campestris), Clubroot (Plasmodiophora brassicae), Downy Mildew, and Cabbage Diamondback Moth (DBM).

💊 Disease & Pest Solutions

Spray Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) (1.5 g/L) or Spinosad (0.4 mL/L) for DBM caterpillar control.
Soak seeds in hot water (50°C for 25 minutes) to eradicate seed-borne black rot bacteria.
Apply agricultural lime to raise soil pH above 6.8 to inhibit clubroot disease in infested fields.

🧪 Fertilizer & Nutrition Recommendations

Apply 20-25 tons FYM/ha. NPK: 120:60:60 kg/ha plus 10-15 kg Borax/ha (boron deficiency causes hollow stem disorder in broccoli).

Planting & Cultivation Guide

🌱 Planting Method Nursery & Transplanting

📏 Seed Depth 1.0 cm

↔️ Seed Spacing 45.0 cm

📐 Row Spacing 60.0 cm

🪱 Soil Type Rich, fertile, well-drained loam with consistent organic compost

💧 Water Requirement Medium (400-550 mm, steady moisture)

☀️ Sunlight Full Sun (6-8 hours direct)

🧪 NPK Dose 120:80:60 NPK kg/ha

Climate & Altitude Requirements

⛰️ Altitude Range 200–2200 m

🗺️ Suitable Regions Mid-Hills, High-Hills (summer), Terai (winter)

🌡️ Temperature Range 12–22°C

⚗️ Optimal pH 6.0–7.0

Harvest Information & Yield

⏱️ Maturity Days 60-80 days

📦 Expected Yield 15 - 22 t/ha (varieties: Calabrese, Green Magic)

🔍 Harvest Indicators:

Main central head is tight, dark green, and compact before flower buds turn yellow

Crop Photo Gallery

ब्रोकाउली (Brocauli / हरियो काउली) (Primary Photo)

Broccoli — Field View #2

Broccoli — Field View #3

Vibrant Green Compact Broccoli Crown

Seasonal Calendar — रोप्ने पात्रो

Activity / कार्य	Start Month (BS)	End Month (BS)	Region / क्षेत्र	Gregorian Window
↔️ Transplanting	असोज (Ashwin)	कार्तिक (Kartik)	Mid-Hills (मध्यपहाड)	September - October
🌾 Harvesting	मंसिर (Mangsir)	माघ (Magh)	Mid-Hills (मध्यपहाड)	November - January

Quick Reference

Verified

🌱 Method Nursery & Transplanting

📅 Season Ashwin (असोज) – Magh (माघ)

⏱️ Matures 60-80 days

💧 Water Medium (400-550 mm, steady moisture)

☀️ Sunlight Full Sun (6-8 hours direct)

🪱 Soil Rich, fertile, well-drained loam with consistent organic compost

🗺️ Regions Mid-Hills, High-Hills (summer), Terai (winter)

🌡️ Temp 12–22°C

⚗️ pH 6.0–7.0

📏 Depth 1.0 cm

📦 Yield 15 - 22 t/ha (varieties: Calabrese, Green Magic)

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