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Post by emseypop on Jun 21, 2009 16:47:36 GMT 1
I was given a couple of broccoli plants and they were doing well in the garden, today, I went out to look at them and I think one has bolted, its in flower and the florets have lost they're tightness, is that it? I don't know the type, but its was nowhere near broccoli head stage, more like florets, maybe Its a spouting broccoli type? Any advice on what point I should pick the remaining plant, its always been a bit behind the other one.
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Post by maggyd on Jun 21, 2009 18:40:15 GMT 1
Calabrese and broccoli are easy to care for. When the seedlings have six or so leaves, give them a handful of Growmore per square yard. water it in well if rain is not likely in 24 hours.
In dry weather, keep them well-watered, especially if the soil is sandy. Watering is especially important when the heads are forming. A layer of garden compost around the plants (not touching them though) will work wonders. Aside from this, and keeping the weeds at bay, they will look after themselves.
Where you have no garden compost, covering the surrounding soil with a weed control fabric will do exactly the same job and will last for many years. Click here to buy your weed control fabric online.
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Post by emseypop on Jun 22, 2009 17:53:03 GMT 1
ta Maggie, I haven't fed them, so I'll try that, I do think the one plant has had it.
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Post by karenwl on Jun 23, 2009 20:13:04 GMT 1
For the last 2 years my broccoli has gone to seed im not sure why, its very frustrating grrrrrrrrr
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Post by emseypop on Jun 23, 2009 21:23:17 GMT 1
Its a shame, still the guinea pigs will do alright out of them. They must be a sprouting variety, I can see more florets coming at the bottom of the plant. The same person has given me some sprouts, do you think they'd mind a bit of shade? the ONES WE GREW AT THE LOTTIE WERE IN FULL SUN, BUT i ONLY HAVE SPACE IN THE SHADY AREA OF THE GARDEN.
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Post by karenwl on Jun 23, 2009 21:40:25 GMT 1
Its a shame, still the guinea pigs will do alright out of them. They must be a sprouting variety, I can see more florets coming at the bottom of the plant. The same person has given me some sprouts, do you think they'd mind a bit of shade? the ONES WE GREW AT THE LOTTIE WERE IN FULL SUN, BUT i ONLY HAVE SPACE IN THE SHADY AREA OF THE GARDEN. they sure will emsey he he think the sprouts will be ok i will have a look to see what i can find out for you and will let u know |
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