Our latest tutorial is about how to grow broccoli, start to finish. Whether you’re starting from seed or picking up a 6-pack from the nursery, we’ve got all the details for you here.
Christy shares her tips for growing broccoli, including how to start from seed, how to prep your soil, and how to harvest. You’ll find a lot of good advice in this video.
Grow Broccoli – A Cool-Season Favorite
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One type of broccoli not mentioned in the video is Cavolo broccolo a Getti di Napoli. It’s known as Spigarello. It’s mostly grown for the leaves, but does have a sprouting broccoli habit that lasts and lasts through the season.
When to Harvest Broccoli – this post shares more details about what to look for at harvest time. You’ll learn what the signs mean when it’s time.
Can I Save the Seeds? – this blog post explains the pros and cons of saving brassica seeds of all sorts.
Broccoli & Crop Rotation – this post shares why it’s important to pay attention to what crop brassicas follow in your crop rotation schedule.
Go ahead! Grow broccoli this season. It’s too late to start seeds now, but your local nursery is stocking seedlings aplenty. Share your broccoli-growing concerns and questions below, after watching the video.
