As long as the soil is cool, either way will work. Broccoli is quite easy to germinate, but need a cool medium. Under 75 degrees F. Unlike peppers they do not like hot feet.

Thanks farmerdill.

You think I could grow one of them on my balcony in a pot this size? It receives about 4-5 hours of sun per day. 70-80 all year round...

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One plant is not going to give you much to harvest but as an interesting experiment you could try growing in that pot. However, since there is no indication of scale in the photo and you don't give dimensions it's not possible to say if it big enough. And does it have drain holes? Broccoli, like most Brassicas. germinates incredibly easily. I think it is the consequent care in a container in heat which will be the challenge.

I just planted broccoli direct sow and it germinated fine. Keeping it healthy the next month is going to be the challenge I think.

Question on this topic, just how diligently should I wanted the tiny seedlings now in the summer.. daily? For how long? They are in a shader section of the garden but still get about 5 hours sun.

Floral, its about 20ish centimeters in diameter that pot and about 30cm in height... Something like that (its mot too big).

Do you know if Broccoli likes a lot of water like tomatoes or very little and only when needed like hot peppers?

Well, I've never grown broccoli in a pot but that does seem a little small considering how tall and wide the plants grow in the open garden. Regarding watering I can't give you any rules. They will show if they need water by their behaviour. Only when needed applies to all plants - it's just that some need more than others. Feel down in the soil if you can't tell from looking at the plant. It doesn't have to be wet on top but it needs to be moist (not wet) an inch or so down.

Thanks floras,