Tag: broccoli

Broccoli in all its varieties matures in 55 to 100 days. Broccoli is harvested when the bud clusters forming the head are tightly closed. The whole head becomes compact and firm. The harvest should occur before the buds open to produce flowers. The broccoli head diameter is also checked for consistency with the variety grown. Before harvest, finger-tips are used to feel the broccoli head to check readiness for harvest.

The best conditions for growing broccoli revolve around water, soil, heat and sunlight. Once these four elements are aligned you should find growing broccoli such a breeze. You would want to do it again and again. In this guide, I have put together in greater detail what you need in order to create the best conditions for growing amazing broccoli.