How to Grow
🌿While small, floating row covers will help to keep pests at bay.
🌿Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating. Avoid disturbing the soil around the plants when weeding.
🌿Keep plants well watered during dry periods to promote rapid, uninterrupted growth.
🌿Monitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area.
Tips
✨Pick broccoli when the heads have tight, firm buds. This happens about 50-60 days after transplant.
✨Cut off central head along with 6 inches of stem so broccoli plants will produce smaller heads, which can also then be harvested.
✨Broccoli may be frozen for future use. Cut florets and blanch them. To do this, drop into boiling water for 2 minutes, then plunge into cold water to stop the cooking, drain and store in freezer bags or vacuum bags.
✨Eat the heads raw or cooked.
