broccoli

[itlw8]

well it grew great but the heads were not large before the flowers became not tight

so I should have planted larger plants? I suppose a fall crop would be better so what about timing zone 5 I tasted great and I leaft the plants for some side shoots.

[Durgan]

well it grew great but the heads were not large before the flowers became not tight

so I should have planted larger plants? I suppose a fall crop would be better so what about timing zone 5 I tasted great and I leaft the plants for some side shoots.

Broccoli grows best with a cool Spring. Hot weather makes for smaller heads but still reasonable. The side shoots are almost as flavorsome as the main head but smaller. They must be cut off regularly to encourage more growth and to prevent from opening up.

[frugalfranny]

Good luck.

That is why I stopped growing broc. It would bolt before I got
anything to make it worth the effort. Our spring season is too
unpredictable so after three years just said, no more!

I just wait for it to get cheaper in the stores, then buy a bunch to freeze.

[itlw8]

I will try again it was the best most tender I have ever had. maybe add it to fall garden is the plan radishes were the best ever last fall

I think I need to make some cold frames now.