Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
$3.00
Mature Plant Size: 18-24″x18-24″
Days to Harvest: 55-60 days
Green Magic is a heat-tolerant hybrid broccoli producing smooth, tightly-domed blue-green heads with excellent uniformity, making it one of the more forgiving broccoli varieties for Austin’s fluctuating fall and spring temperatures.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Green Magic transplants are grown for strong heat tolerance and reliable head formation suited to Austin’s short cool seasons.
18 in stock
Consistent, even moisture is essential for tight head formation
Water 2-3 times weekly, more in warm stretches
Feed every 2-3 weeks with balanced organic fertilizer; side-dress at head formation
Harvest the central head before florets loosen or yellow; side shoots continue producing afterward
Cabbage worms and loopers (use row cover or Bt)
Aphids
Poorly-formed heads if hit by extreme heat during bud initiation
Fall planting (transplanted in August for harvest into November) is generally the most reliable window in Austin
Green Magic’s heat tolerance makes it one of the better choices if warm weather lingers into the planting window
Primary planting window; transplant in late summer for a fall/early winter harvest
Tolerates light frost; heads may slow in cold snaps
Secondary planting window; race to harvest before heat arrives
Not recommended; heat causes poor head formation
Late summer for fall harvest (August-September); late winter for spring harvest (January-February)
Ideal soil temperatures: 55-75 F
Full sun
Minimum 6 hours daily
18-24 inches apart
Well-draining, fertile soil high in organic matter
Compost-amended beds preferred
pH 6.0-7.5
Water deeply at transplanting
Keep consistently moist through head formation
Broccoli is generally considered non-toxic to:
Large quantities may cause gas or digestive upset.
