Broccoli

FAQ's for Broccoli

Q1. Can broccoli be grown in the spring and the fall?

Q2. This is the first year I have grown broccoli and I cannot determine when it is ready to harvest. How will I know?

Q3. How can I control worms that get in my broccoli heads?

Q4. This is my first time growing broccoli. It has been in the ground for two weeks and is putting out small yellow flowers. Is this normal before harvesting, or is the plant going to seed? What should I do?

Q5. A few of my broccoli plants did not produce heads, but look healthy. What is wrong?

Q6. My broccoli flowered shortly after I planted it and the heads were tiny and worthless. What caused this?

Q7. What causes broccoli heads to become discolored and slightly slimy?

Q8. My broccoli is magnificent this fall but some plants rot after I remove the main head. The stem has a hole that retains water and causes rotting. What can I do?

Q9. I have harvested the first large heads of broccoli from my garden. The secondary sprouts are now producing heads, but they are not as large as the first. Is this normal or should we fertilize?

Q10. My broccoli foliage is developing yellow spots on the upper side with a downy growth underneath. What does this mean?

Q11. I am trying to do patio gardening. Can I grow broccoli and Brussels sprouts in a container, and if so, what size should I use per plant?

Q12. After you plant broccoli do you have to top the plants?

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