BROCCOLI DESCRIPTION
Broccoli, also known as Hari Gobhi produces large, dark
green flower heads and light green stems. It is a member of the Brassica family
and resembles cauliflower, broccoli prefers cool weather and hates hot climates
This green broccoli has more protein
than other vegetables and contains a good amount of nutrients such as fiber,
iron, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin K. Broccoli can be eaten raw or cooked,
and it’s tasty in all forms. People interestingly want to know how to grow
broccoli in India, when to transplant broccoli seedlings and the method of
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About
this item
- Number of Broccoli (Hari gobhi) Seeds: 100 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Growing Season: Spring and Winter
- Seeds sowing depth: 0.5 inches
- Germination Time: 6 to 14 days
- Germination temperature: 12-24°C
- Harvesting: 60-70 days after seeds germination
What
size grow bag is best for Broccoli (Hari gobhi)?
Broccoli
Growing Season In India
Broccoli is a cool-season vegetable
and grows well in either spring or winter; the best month to sow the broccoli
seeds are from January to February or September-November. Green Broccoli not
forming heads or bolting is the result of growing broccoli in summer so avoid
planting on hot days.
How
To Grow Broccoli In Pots
Sow broccoli f1 hybrid seeds in
seedling trays and then transplant them into pots or grow bags;
this is what every gardener usually does. The optimum temperature for the
germination of broccoli seeds is 12-24°C.
Broccoli
Seeds Sowing Method
Sow broccoli seeds in a seedling tray about
0.5 inches deep with coco peat, coco peat coins,
or potting mix. Cabbage seeds are very small in size so avoid sowing them
too deep and sow only 2 cabbage seeds per cell/cup of seedling tray. Water the
seedling deeply but avoid overwatering. Broccoli does not need direct light to
germinate so place the tray on a sunny windowsill. It will take about 6-14 days
for broccoli seeds to germinate.
A few days after broccoli seeds
germinate, when the shoots are about 4-5 inches tall and have grown at least
3-4 sets of leaves; then transplant them into big pots or grow bags.
Best
Fertilizer For Broccoli
Broccoli plants are heavy feeders
and grow rapidly with a dose of fertilizer; Add a low nitrogen fertilizer to
the plant every 2-3 weeks.
Broccoli
Plants Care Tips
Soil – Use well-drained, fertile soil to plant broccoli.
Water – Broccoli does not require much water; give 1-2 inches of
water in a week.
Sunlight – Broccoli needs at least 6 hours of full sunlight also it
can tolerate partial shade but will slow maturity.
Temperature – Ideal temperature for growing broccoli plants is 16-27°C.
Common pests and diseases – Usually pests like cabbageworm, cabbage root maggot, and
aphids are found in broccoli plants. Broccoli plant is infected by some
diseases like a white spot or leaf spot, black rot, downy mildew, clubroot, and
blackleg, etc; treat your plant immediately with the organic pesticide Neem oil.
When
To Harvest Broccoli?
- In about 60-70 days after seeds germination, broccoli
is ready to harvest.
- You can harvest multiple times before the summer hot
days arrive.
- Harvest the main head when it is 6 inches in diameter;
it will be the first harvestable part of your broccoli.
- After harvesting the main head, the broccoli plant
produces a good amount of side shoots called florets, this is basically
small or baby heads of broccoli. Cut the side shoots for several weeks and
use them as normal broccoli.
Broccoli
Special Features
- Common name – Green broccoli
- Scientific name – Brassica
oleracea var. italica
- Height – 18 to 30 inches
- Level of growing – Easy
