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Broccoli Loving the Cooler Temperatures

October 15, 20100

Fall is here in Central Florida (Zone 9) and my broccoli is loving the cooler temperatures. I have 8 broccoli plants growing this season and they are all starting to put new leaves on and the leaves they already have are growing larger by the day.

Sadly, due to my work travel schedule this fall I will only have one of my raised beds growing this season, but broccoli is a family favorite!

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