North Madison in Lake County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Broccoli
(Brassica oleracea)
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026
1. Broccoli Marker
Broccoli
Needs - Full sun 6-8 hours, well-drained, fertile soil, with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0, consistent moisture, and regular fertilization, especially with nitrogen.
Threats - Flea beetles and cabbage worms.
The Benefits
Low calorie, and has Vitamin C.
Sulforaphane is a chemical found in broccoli that helps fight breast cancer.
Companion Beetroot, Onions, Lettuce
The Cultural Connection
In Washington D.C there is a musical festival named Broccoli City. This concert is support of the Black Lives Matters movement, and its named after Greensboro in North Carolina were the festival was founded. Even though this Festival doesn't include as much broccoli as you might think it is still a very cool event, and it stands for a good cause.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture • Notable Events.
Location. 41° 47.359′ N, 81° 4.088′ W. Marker is in North Madison, Ohio, in Lake County. It is at the intersection of Middle Ridge Road (Route 22) and Burns Road, on the right when traveling west on Middle
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland, on the Lake Erie Shore, and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Early Fortune Cucumber (here, next to this marker); Flint Corn (here, next to this marker); Touchon Carrot (here, next to this marker); Sugar Snap Pea (here, next to this marker); Green Beans (here, next to this marker); Beetroot (here, next to this marker); Squash (here, next to this marker); Savoy Spinach (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Madison.
Additional keywords. BLM
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026
2. Broccoli Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
