If you have never grown broccoli (Brassica oleracea) in the garden, you might be surprised to learn that the part of the plant we eat is a flower, or more precisely, a cluster of immature flower buds ...

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Growing broccoli can be challenging because this cool-season vegetable requires just the right conditions: rich soil, consistent moisture, and extended cool weather in spring and fall (or during ...

Question: We would like to plant broccoli for the first time. How many plants do we need and should we look for a certain variety? Answer: Expect good production from each broccoli plant during winter ...

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If you plant broccoli transplants now, it will be about two months before you harvest the main head. And, since the plants will send up more, smaller florets after that, harvest continues for several ...

When should broccoli be planted? Should the seeds be started indoors or can I plant the seeds directly into the ground? For an early summer crop, seeds should be started inside from January to early ...

Enjoy a harvest earlier in the season by getting these veggies started indoors at the right time. There are some vegetables whose seeds are best started indoors on a windowsill or in a greenhouse, ...

Broccoli is a cool-season crop sensitive to temperature. Starting broccoli seeds indoors gives you an early start and control of timing essential for a good harvest. The final frost date is the key to ...

Next month is an exciting time in the vegetable garden. In March, spring planting begins for warm-season vegetables, such as tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, peppers and green beans. These plants will ...