Growing broccoli can be challenging because this cool-season vegetable requires just the right conditions: rich soil, consistent moisture, and extended cool weather in spring and fall (or during ...

If you have never grown broccoli (Brassica oleracea) in the garden, you might be surprised to learn that the part of the plant we eat is a flower, or more precisely, a cluster of immature flower buds ...

The homesteaders at Mason Dixon Acres grow broccoli successfully without added fertilizer by relying on healthy soil and ...

Whether growing broccoli for a spring harvest or late fall, seedlings need warmth to get started, while the harvest requires cool weather and vernalization. Though it’s considered a cool-season crop, ...

Broccoli - like many other famous veggies and greens - doesn’t occur in the wild. The plant is part of the mustard family and is related to Brussel sprouts, cabbage, kale, and collard greens. Although ...

Question: We would like to plant broccoli for the first time. How many plants do we need and should we look for a certain variety? Answer: Expect good production from each broccoli plant during winter ...

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – Many of you have been following the progress of our vegetable garden during the last 8 weeks, as we have brought you stories teaching you how to grow your own food at home, ...

Q: Every year I’ve tried to grow broccoli and cauliflower, and they never do well. The broccoli flowers too quickly, and the cauliflower is small and discolored. How can I successfully grow these in ...

Oh, how I envy the highland gardeners who can dine on freshly picked broccoli from their gardens. What a special taste broccoli adds to a meal, and it’s loaded with nutrition, too. Broccoli is a good ...