When is the best time to plant broccoli?

Broccoli, also known as green cauliflower, broccoli, and tenderstem broccoli, is a vegetable that many people love to eat. It is rich in nutrients and has high health value. It has a wide adaptability and is easy to cultivate. So when is the best time to plant broccoli? Let’s take a look below.

1. When is the best time to plant broccoli?

Broccoli is mainly cultivated in autumn and spring. In autumn, it is usually sown in early July and can be harvested in mid-September. In spring, it is usually sown in mid-March and can be harvested in early June. If it is cultivated in a greenhouse , it can be cultivated all year round. You only need to control the temperature. However, more vegetable farmers plant in March.

2. How to grow broccoli?

1. Choose suitable soil. Broccoli prefers a soil rich in organic matter with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

2. Sowing. In the appropriate season, sow broccoli seeds in seedling trays or planting pots and cover the soil to a depth of 1 to 2 cm.

3. Control the temperature. The most suitable temperature for broccoli growth is 15 to 20 degrees Celsius, and it is necessary to ensure that the planting environment is within this range to promote seed germination and seedling growth.

4. Plenty of sunshine. Broccoli needs plenty of sunlight, 6 to 8 hours of sunlight a day is best, so choose a sunny planting location.

5. Water appropriately. Keep the soil moist to avoid causing root rot, and don't overwater. Watering can be done manually or with a sprinkler irrigation system to ensure even penetration of water.

6. Fertilization management. Regular application of appropriate fertilizer during the planting process will help broccoli grow. Choose a fertilizer that is rich in phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium, and fertilize according to the instructions on the fertilizer package. Generally speaking, the amount of fertilizer used for broccoli is 50% to 60%, with 40% to 50% used as base fertilizer and top dressing. For early-maturing varieties, apply more base fertilizer and apply top dressing earlier; for late-maturing varieties, apply less base fertilizer. Top dressing should be applied in different time periods according to the growth progress of broccoli, and should not be applied too early. The total amount of topdressing per mu of field is about 50 kilograms of imported compound fertilizer .

7. Prevent and control diseases and insect pests. Check the growth of broccoli plants regularly and deal with any pests and diseases as soon as you find them. You can use organic pesticides or other appropriate control methods to combat pests and pathogens.

8. Harvest time. Broccoli is usually ready for picking 60 to 100 days after planting.

That’s it