Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Brocolli
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Quantity
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50 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are Broccoli Seeds? — Crop Overview
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) (Broccoli | Hari Phool Gobhi | Pachai Pookosu) is a cool-season (rabi) vegetable crop grown across India for its edible green flower heads rich in nutrients. It is widely used in kitchens and has growing demand in urban markets. Perfectly adapted to South Indian winter conditions. Seedvanam.
Why Grow Desi Broccoli — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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300–600 g per plant / 80–120 quintal per acre
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Drought Tolerance
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Low — requires regular irrigation
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Nutrition
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Rich in protein, fiber, vitamins C & K
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Income
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High market demand in urban & premium markets
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Soil Health
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Deep-rooting — improves soil structure
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Nutritional Value of Broccoli
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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2.8 g
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Dietary Fiber
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2.6 g
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Iron
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0.7 mg
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Vitamin C
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89 mg
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Calories
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34 kcal
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How to Grow Broccoli Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained fertile soil, plough to 25–30 cm depth, pH 6–7
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Sowing Method
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Nursery raising then transplant / Containers
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Seed Rate
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0.5 g per pot / 300–400 g per acre
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Spacing
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45 × 45 cm
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Irrigation
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Requires regular watering — keep soil moist
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost + vermicompost recommended
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Pest Watch
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Cabbage worms, aphids — neem oil spray recommended
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Harvest
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70–90 days — harvest tight green heads before flowering
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Sowing Calendar for Broccoli — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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Not preferred
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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October–November
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January–February
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Winter
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North India
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September–October
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December–February
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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October–January
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70–90 days after transplant
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Broccoli — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Brassica oleracea var. italica
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Telugu Name
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Broccoli (బ్రోకోలీ)
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Hindi Name
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Hari Phool Gobhi
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Tamil Name
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Pachai Pookosu
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Crop Type
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Vegetable
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Sowing Season
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Rabi / Winter
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Germination
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5–10 days
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Days to Harvest
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70–90 days
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Drought Tolerance
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Low
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial farm
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of Broccoli Seeds Across India
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Region/Language
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Common Name
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English
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Broccoli, Green Cauliflower
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Telugu
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Broccoli
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Hindi
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Hari Phool Gobhi
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Tamil
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Pachai Pookosu
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Kannada
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Hasiru Hoovu Kosu
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Malayalam
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Pachila Kaalan
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Marathi
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Hirvi Phoolkobi
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Bengali
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Hari Phulkopi
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Gujarati
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Lilu Phoolkobi
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Why Buy Broccoli Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — Broccoli Seeds
What is Broccoli in Telugu?
Broccoli (బ్రోకోలీ) — broccoli
Desi or hybrid?
100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
Best season in Telangana?
October–November (Rabi / Winter season)
Suitable for small farms?
Yes — works from terrace pots to 1-acre plots
Germination rate?
80–90% under proper Indian growing conditions
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