Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Broccoli:
Thisisacool-seasoncropwhichcangerminateintemperaturesaslowas40degreesF,mak-
ing it an ideal early starter for your veggie plot.
Planting:
Forearlyspringplanning,plantseedsorseedlings 2-3weeksbeforethelastfrostsofspring.
For Autumn plants then plant about 80-100 days before the first winter frosts.
InyourSFGplant3seeds½inchdeep,closetogetherinthecentreofthesquarethenchoose
the stronger of the bunch when they are about 3-4 inches high, and remove the other two.
Plant Care:
Although this is a moisture-loving plant, be careful not to get the heads wet when watering.
This is a shallow rooted plant so care must be taken when weeding around the stem that you
do not disturb the roots.
Harvesting:
Broccoli should be cut about 6 inches from the head of the plant at the stem when the heads
are still tight and firm. More will grow from the side-shoots of the plant, meaning that one
plant will usually produce several heads of Broccoli over the growing season.
Canbestoredinarefrigeratorforseveraldays,andcanbekeptforuptooneyearifblanched
and frozen.
