I've grown this plant for the past two years and plan to continue growing it. It produces over a very long period if the tiny central head is removed when it first appears and in my opinion tastes better than broccoli. Loved this hybrid in the garden last year. Pick and munch as you garden. Resowed from the year before. Great mild flavor. Produced from mid spring until late summer.
Strain and add a teaspoon of biodegradable dish soap. Read more about aphid control here. These small green caterpillars often seen lurking about brassica plants and they can eat through leaves, causing incredible damage. It is good to catch these early since the more they munch, the bigger they grow, and the more damage they cause!
You can handpick the caterpillars when they appear, or try sprinkling food-grade diatomaceous earth on and around plants that show signs of infestation.
Head off issues before the larvae hatch by treating the small green eggs and silky cocoons that appear on stems or the undersides of leaves with with diatomaceous earth. You can also install install floating row covers to deter the moths from landing on plants and laying eggs. Learn more about combating cabbage loopers here.
These tiny jumping insects will chew small holes through leaves. You may also see tiny white eggs around the base of plants or in the soil. Severe infestations can completely destroy crops, and they can quickly spread throughout the garden. If you tend to have issues with issues with flea beetles , floating row covers can be very effective when placed around young seedlings. Read more about controlling flea beetles here. These small legless critters lay eggs at the base of young plants and feed on underground roots , causing rotting, and sometimes death of your plants.
Look for stunted growth, wilting leaves with occasional yellow or blue foliage, and damaged roots. Read more about identifying and control cabbage root maggots here.
These slimy, soft-bodied insects tend to make an appearance in moist conditions. They can eat large holes through leaves and can quickly cause substantial damage to foliage. Learn more about protecting your crops from slugs and snails here. You can hand pick slugs if you are not too squeamish, or you can try burying cups filled with cheap beer around your garden beds. The beer will attract the slugs which will fall into the cups and drown.
You can also spray garlic oil to the soil around the crop or lay uncoated copper around plants to act as a repellent. More information on controlling slugs on cole crops can be found here. You can reduce the risk of problems by installing floating row covers or by sprinkling food-grade diatomaceous earth around the base of your crops. Be on the lookout for signs of disease and take preventative measures such as weeding regularly to reduce overcrowding of plants and prevent excessive moisture from building up.
This common fungus, which causes dark spots on leaves, commonly affects cole family crops. It is common in warm and wet conditions, and can overwinter in the soil and on plant debris.
Because this fungus spreads easily and does not have an effective treatment, it is important to remove infected plants and destroy the plant debris at the end of the season. Mulching, thinning seedlings, weeding, and allowing leaves to dry thoroughly between watering will reduce the chance of infection.
This is a bacterial disease that produces a foul odor and darkens leaf veins, ultimately causing foliage to wilt and die. It is common in warm, wet conditions, and is especially prevalent in overcrowded garden beds. Prevention is the best way to manage black rot, as it can be difficult to treat effectively.
To reduce risk, plant crops in well draining soil, rotate regularly, avoid over watering, and remove and destroy any infected plants. Read more about black rot control in cruciferous vegetables. This disease causes yellow or brown spots on leaves that grow white mold in wet conditions. It can stunt growth or cause leaf loss.
Remove and destroy any plants that have been infected by downy mildew. You can reduce the risk of infection by weeding regularly and thinning to reduce overcrowding and increase airflow. You can also water in the early morning to give foliage a chance to dry out during the heat of the day, making it less susceptible to mold.
You want to begin the harvest process after the main heads have formed, but before they have begun to separate into individual flowers — typically about 2 to 3 months after planting out. Leaves should be a vibrant green. Be sure to harvest before the leaves start to turn yellow, which will cause the heads to wilt and lose flavor. Removing the central stem will stimulate side shoots to grow, which is the goal. While the main stem is edible, the side shoots are the parts that will ultimately be the main harvest.
Once side shoots appear, you can cut each of the stems just above a set of green leaves. Cut towards the base of the stem, leaving one set of leaves intact to encourage new shoots.
If the foliage is still green and vibrant after cutting the shoots, you should get multiple crops of florets. If you are lucky, you may get up to 3 to 5 rounds of harvests from each plant.
Freezing is an easy and convenient way to preserve broccolini. After harvest, wash any dirt off of the shoots and cut each one into bite-sized chunks. Next, blanch by dropping pieces into boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the pieces from the water and immediately dunk them in ice water to stop the cooking process.
Let them sit for a few minutes in the ice water before draining. Freeze pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet for a couple of hours to prevent them from sticking together. Once they are frozen, pack them into freezer-safe bags or airtight containers for long term storage. When you are ready to cook, just remove a handful from the freezer and throw it into your stir fry or steamer!
For shorter term storage, it should last a few days to a week in a sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator. To increase shelf life, do not wash it until you are ready to use. Herb Seeds. Adenium Seeds. Aquatic Plant Seeds. Bamboo Seeds. Bonsai Seeds. Bonsai Supplies.
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