Broccoli

The most common causes of broccoli plants dying are due to pest infestations and animal damage, disease, lack of nutrients, or temperatures that are too… Read More »Why Is My Broccoli Plant Dying?

Broccoli is an ideal plant for raised bed gardens. It thrives in consistently moist, rich soil, doesn’t require any special care or attention and is… Read More »Can You Grow Broccoli In A Raised Bed?

Here are a few ways to use up your cauliflower and broccoli stalks and leaves. Roasted. You can roast peeled stems cut into 1-2 inch… Read More »What Can I Do With Broccoli Stalks And Leaves?

Planting. For spring-planted broccoli, start seeds indoors in early to mid-April. For the fall crop, you can start seeds indoors or out, in early to… Read More »Can I Plant Broccoli In April?

If your broccoli heads are almost ready to harvest and temperatures are expected to dip into the 20s, cover the plants overnight with either a… Read More »Do I Need To Cover Broccoli?

As a general rule, no, broccoli does not need to be staked. Should you hill broccoli? Soil: Broccoli likes rich, well-draining soil with a pH… Read More »Does Broccoli Need To Climb?

Cultivating Broccoli Cover seeds with a fine soil and keep moist during germination. Plant out in early summer for a crop in the following February/March… Read More »Can I Plant Broccoli In March?

Broccoli plants can survive temps as low as -5 degrees celsius. At this extreme, the leaves may suffer frost burn, but the flower head (the… Read More »Can Broccoli Survive A Frost?

Cool season cole crops, such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and other cooking greens, as well as lettuce, grow quickly and can be started indoors… Read More »Can You Plant Broccoli In January?

Fertilize and water. Broccoli is a heavy feeder. Make sure your soil is fertile enough by mixing in at least 1 inch of compost at… Read More »What Do You Feed Broccoli Plants?