Tag: Broccoli

Keep soil moist by giving broccoli plants 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week. Make the most of your broccoli growing efforts by regularly feeding with a continuous-release plant food. Lay down a thick layer of organic mulch made from finely ground leaves or bark to preserve soil moisture and prevent weeds. What is […]

Spacing & Depth Plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, or set transplants slightly deeper than they were grown originally. Plant or thin seedlings 18 to 24 inches apart in the row and allow 36 inches between rows. Broccoli plants grow upright, often reaching a height of 2 1/2 feet. How deep are broccoli roots? […]

If you are planting multiple rows of broccoli, each row should be at least three feet apart. You can try a closer broccoli spacing, but crowding your plants will reduce the size of the heads they produce and lower your overall yields. How do you increase the size of your broccoli head? 5 Tips to […]

As a general rule, no, broccoli does not need to be staked. What is the trick to growing broccoli? 7 Tips for Growing Outstanding Broccoli Try Different Types of Broccoli. Reduce Stressors. Plant in Rich, Tight Soil. Protect Transplants with Cloches or Covers. Feed and Water. Protect Plants in Hot Summers. Harvest Promptly. Why are […]

Broccoli grows tall and starts to flower at maturity in order to form seeds and complete its reproductive cycle. It also happens in response to stress and extreme soil temperatures. Sometimes, broccoli will grow tall and bolt before the broccoli has a chance to form a large head. How tall should a broccoli plant be? […]

Broccoli is perfectly happy to be grown in pots. It does get a very wide spread, however, so plant only one per 5-gallon (19 L.) container. You can fit two to three plants in a 15-gallon (57 L.) What size container do I need to grow broccoli? You can either plant one per 12-inch by […]

Potatoes Maybe you absolutely love growing potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) but feel frustrated at the amount of vegetables that can’t grow alongside them: tomatoes, peppers, carrots, cucumbers, sunflowers, onions, and the list goes on. But guess what can grow with potatoes? Broccoli! Can broccoli be planted with carrots? Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts Plant near: beets, buckwheat, […]

Kale, kohlrabi, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower are members of the brassica family and shouldn’t be planted anywhere near your zucchini plants. Brassicas absorb a large number of soil nutrients, robbing your zucchini plants of essential resources. Can you plant squash and broccoli together? You should also avoid planting summer squash and winter squash, melons, […]

2 1/2 feet. Spacing & Depth Plant or thin seedlings 18 to 24 inches apart in the row and allow 36 inches between rows. Broccoli plants grow upright, often reaching a height of 2 1/2 feet. Why are my broccoli plants so tall? So, why is your broccoli growing tall and flowering (bolting broccoli)? Broccoli […]

Bad Companions Some gardeners also avoid planting strawberries, corn, tomatoes, peppers, and any Cucurbits alongside broccoli, because these plants are heavy feeders. They’ll compete with broccoli for the same nutrients. What can you not plant near broccoli? Here’s what to avoid planting alongside broccoli: Nightshades. Tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers seem to have an adverse effect […]

Broccoli enjoys the company of beans and cucumbers as well. Beets, as well as nasturtiums and marigolds make great companions since they do not require the large amount of calcium that broccoli craves. What can you not plant next to cucumbers? Two plants to avoid planting near cucumbers are melons and potatoes. Sage is not […]

Dig planting holes deep enough to cover the broccoli root base with 1/2 inch of soil and transplant tomato starts deeply to provide a stable base. Plant a top-heavy tomato plant on its side in a trench. Keep the rows 24 to 48 inches apart. Can broccoli be planted near tomatoes? Specific Plants to Avoid […]

The short answer to your question, Lina, is yes. You can plant broccoli in the same pot following beans and corn. Broccoli belongs to the Brassicaceae family (brassicas for short) which includes kale, cauliflower, cabbage, collards, and Brussels sprouts. What can you plant after broccoli? Though the reasons are not well understood, some other plants […]

There are generally three types of worms in broccoli: Cabbage worms, which are velvety green caterpillars (larvae of white butterflies) Cabbage loopers, which are smooth and light green (larvae of brown moths) Is it safe to eat broccoli with worms? If you’re panicking because you just found a wiggly green worm crawling out of your […]

Many insects like to dine on broccoli and keeping broccoli safe from these pests is no joke. Even birds get in on the feast by eating the cabbageworms. One way to protect the broccoli seedlings is to lay netting over supports, covering the plants. Of course, this keeps the birds out too, which isn’t a […]

It’s not only gardeners that love broccoli. A number of creatures including cabbage worms, rats, squirrels, rabbits and deer like to dine on it. PUBLISHED: December 11, 2020 at 7:00 a.m. | UPDATED: December 11, 2020 at 10:07 a.m. Can rats eat broccoli leaves? So, can rats eat broccoli? Yes, rats can eat broccoli. There […]

Broccoli needs cool weather, full sun and rich soil. Plant your broccoli where it will get least 6 hours of sun daily and has fertile, well-drained, moist soil with plenty of organic matter. For best results with winter plantings, select a south-facing site with some protection from prevailing winds. Can broccoli be grown all year […]

Broccoli plants are commonly infested by cabbage (Brevicoryne brassicae) and turnip aphids (Lipaphis erysimi), in particular. Don’t worry too much about which type you’ve got. All aphids are treated the same way. Head to our guide to dealing with aphids to learn more and to figure out how to rid your garden of them. Why […]

Your container should be a minimum of 12 inches deep, to accommodate root growth. It’s really up to you, and how much space you have in your container garden. How deep do broccoli roots need? How deep are broccoli roots? Broccoli is considered a shallow-rooted vegetable, and it is categorized with other plants that have […]

The plants can be covered with hotcaps, newspaper, plastic gallon jugs (cut the bottoms and tops out), or row covers. The delicious broccoli heads are much more frost sensitive than the actual plants. Frost damage causes the florets to get mushy. If this happens, cut off the head but leave the plant in the ground. […]