How to Grow Green Goliath Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica 'Green Goliath'
Your complete guide to growing Green Goliath Broccoli.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica oleraceaWhen to Plant Green Goliath Broccoli
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | April – May | June – July | August – September |
| Zone 2 | April – May | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | March – April | May – June | July – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | February – March | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | February – March | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | January – February | March – April | May – December |
| Zone 9 | January | February – March | April – December |
| Zone 10 | January | January – March | March – December |
| Zone 11 | January | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 12 | January | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 13 | January | January – February | February – December |
Companion Plants for Green Goliath Broccoli
✓ Good companions
Deep taproot breaks up soil, doesn't compete with shallow broccoli roots
Attracts beneficial wasps that parasitize cabbage worms
Deters cabbage loopers and aphids, may reduce fungal diseases
Utilizes space efficiently as ground cover, doesn't compete for nutrients
Repels cabbage moths, whiteflies, and nematodes with strong scent
Acts as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, repels cabbage worms
Repels cabbage worms, aphids, and flea beetles with sulfur compounds
Shallow roots don't compete, matures quickly before broccoli needs full space
✗ Keep away from
Can shade broccoli and compete for nitrogen despite being nitrogen-fixing
May inhibit broccoli growth and both are susceptible to similar fungal diseases
Competes for similar nutrients and may stunt broccoli growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
