Category: Vegetables

30–45 minutes with a soaker hose 1–2 times per week is ideal for watering broccoli. Deeply water your broccoli once per week, not daily. Allow the top 2 inches (5 cm) of the soil to dry out before watering again. Apply the water to the soil around the base of the plant. What vegetables should […]

Broccoli grows best in fertile, well-drained, moisture-retentive soil, in full sun or very light shade. Cover seed beds and newly transplanted indoor-raised plants with fleece to exclude cabbage root fly. You can remove it in May, when the risk of damage is reduced. Water broccoli every 10–14 days in dry weather. How do you take […]

If your broccoli heads are almost ready to harvest and temperatures are expected to dip into the 20’s, cover the plants overnight with either a floating row cover or even an old blanket. Just be sure to remove the coverings in the morning. Do you cover broccoli when growing? Mulch to control weeds and retain […]

Broccoli grows best in fertile, well-drained, moisture-retentive soil, in full sun or very light shade. Cover seed beds and newly transplanted indoor-raised plants with fleece to exclude cabbage root fly. You can remove it in May, when the risk of damage is reduced. Water broccoli every 10–14 days in dry weather. What is the best […]

Worm castings or compost are great. When growing broccoli in containers, it’s usually best to build organic soil amendments into the potting mix before you plant. Use a good, balanced organic fertilizer like Dr. Earth Organic Tomato, Vegetable, and Herb Fertilizer, 4-Pound Bag . Can I use tomato fertilizer on other vegetables? Yes, you can […]

To effectively remove worms from broccoli, spray broccoli plants thoroughly using about 1 to 2 teaspoons (5-10 mL.) of liquid detergent per gallon (3.8 L.) of Bt. Is it safe to eat broccoli with a caterpillar? So, if you find yourself with a head of broccoli that’s also serving as a hang for a bunch […]

Broccoli. Broccoli can be planted as early as six weeks before the first frost-free date, but it does best as a fall garden crop. Young plants should be hardened off before transplanting into your garden. Broccoli can tolerate temperatures from 26 to 31 degrees. What temperature is too cold for broccoli? Broccoli’s frost tolerance only […]

Broccoli needs consistent moisture from the time it’s sown until harvest, to transition smoothly from the vegetative stage, when foliage grows, to the reproductive stage, when head formation takes place. An irregular supply of water may stress plants, causing them to form small, individual florets with a bitter taste. Why are my broccoli heads so […]

Planting in a greenhouse or covering your garden beds with a cover will protect plants from extreme temperatures and drying winds. Certain crops such as broccoli, cabbage, claytonia, kale, and spinach can easily survive through the winter without any protection. Does broccoli need to be covered for frost? The plants can be covered with hotcaps, […]

Once your broccoli has bolted, the main head will generally stop growing as all the plants energy is now going into flower and seed production. What is this? However, once you cut the main head (whether it is still edible or not), the plant will start producing side shoots and small florets which will keep […]

It’s more nutritious. Ideally, eat both. But kale is hard to compete with when it comes to nutrient density. It has higher concentrations of calcium, vitamin A, vitamin K, and other micronutrients. Plus, you’re never going to eat a heaping broccoli salad. What is more nutritious broccoli or kale? Kale is also high in protein, […]

Lay the broccoli in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined sheet tray or plate. Place in the freezer until completely solid, 1 to 2 hours. Once frozen, transfer to a plastic container or resealable freezer bag. The broccoli should stay fresh-tasting and free of freezer burn for 6 to 8 months. Can you freeze […]

15 to 18 inches apart. Fall broccoli has specific spacing requirements. If you’re gardening in a raised bed, space your plants 15 to 18 inches apart; for gardening in rows, set the transplants 18 to 24 inches apart within the row and space the rows 24 to 36 inches apart. Can broccoli be grown in […]

Coffee grounds make an excellent soil amendment for broccoli as well as many other vegetables. Broccoli in particular is a heavy feeder and can benefit from additional organic fertilizer. What is this? Used coffee grounds are a gentle fertilizer so it’s not easy to overfertilize and burn your broccoli plants. What vegetables benefit from coffee […]

Sow two seeds apiece in holes 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Holes should be spaced 18 inches apart in rows that are 24 inches apart. Keep the area moist with a spray bottle until germination occurs. Once you see sprouts, thin each planting area so that it only has one seedling. How many broccoli seeds […]