5 Tips For Growing BRASSICAS: Grow BETTER Broccoli, Kale, Cabbage & More!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

If this video helped you, please “Like” and share to help increase its reach! Thanks for watching 😊TIMESTAMPS for convenience: 0:00 14 Types Of Brassica Plants 1:22 Tip #1: Succession Planting 3:22 Tip #2: Selecting Brassica Varieties 5:58 Tip #3: When To Plant Brassica Transplants 8:13 Tip #4: When To Plant Brassicas From Seed 10:20 How To Sow Brassica Seeds 13:29 Tip #5: Cold Protection And Insect Control 18:19 Adventures With Dale

[@donnabrooks1173]

Great video as always! Love the part with Dale that you have to "snoopervise" him. Absolutely hilarious. As a hound, he is doing what he does best, snooping. That's why they are used in police work.

[@hyacinthABC]

I love the way you break it down per climate and explain so clearly.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! It all comes down to where you live, and I want to make that clear. Guides that don't take climate into account aren't guides since they aren't applicable to anyone but that one location. It's always important to understand the variation in temperature and weather.

[@caroldavis3340]

I LOVE your channel! I so WISH you had a book with both your words AND pictures! You say and show a LOT and at 65 it's a lot to remember! I've gardened for years, been out of gardening for a few, I'm an old country girl but have learned a bunch from you! So please consider making a book! I want the first copy!

[@ChrisPBacon-yz6nk]

I’m 2 counties west of you and my fall garden is just beautiful this year. I followed so much of your advice. Drip irrigation, landscape fabric and compost. I have collards, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, bok Choi, red radish, daikon radish, turnips, Swiss chard, kale, spinach, lettuce and mustard. It’s been extremely dry, as you know, and I’ve been irrigating often. I’m currently harvesting kale, radishes, collards, bok choi, and turnips. Cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower are about 2 weeks out. My spring garden was beautiful as well. I’ve had my own garden for about 30 years and grew up with gardens but I have gotten so much useful information from your channel. Thanks for your dedication and willingness to share your knowledge.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Outstanding! I'm glad the videos are helpful. The dry weather has been very helpful, because it's kept pest and disease pressure at bay. We also had September cool off weeks ahead of schedule, which certainly helped, too. Just remember that when we get cold plunges you cover up, because the plants won't be hardened off well to the first few hard frosts and freezes. Hopefully, the milder nights stay in place for awhile.

[@purplethumb7887]

My favorite famly of vegetables! Oops, I already screwed up. I just started three types of kale and collards. Well, only five seeds of each, so I don't expect them all to make it. I could still sow a few more in the next week or so.Another excellent video!

[@valoriegriego5212]

Nice, MG! 👍Howdy to handsome Dale...super hound!🐕💕

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks for watching! Dale sends his hello's 🐶

[@shaysurbanedibles]

Snoopervise 😂 . You and Dale are hilarious. Thanks for the tips on brassicas. I will definitely try growing some brassicas in the spring 2024

[@TheMillennialGardener]

That's what we call Dale. The ol' Snoopervisor.

[@myurbangarden7695]

I kinda gave up on HEADING BRASSICA S. We would get these unseasonable warm days in NOVEMBER or FEBRUARY and they BOLT. I appreciate this advice.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Shade cloth can help a lot with that. Shade cloth can be very useful in winter, too. It's great at stopping bolting.

[@shawnkelley3695]

Great video! The Millennium gardener is a Stud💪👊🔥💯

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@JanetHancock-g3f]

This video is so helpful! The breakdown for climate, seed types, everything. Thank you!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@BrainsOfMush09]

I plant 40-50 broccoli per year. We harvest main heads, blanch and freeze to enjoy over next 2 seasons. Just started my seeds today for fall harvest.

[@vkdowdy9519]

I'm in Idaho, zone 7a, which has wild swings in temps and is very unpredictable. I stopped trying to fight it and now only plant things that are easy to grow and I know will do well. I also have all my raised beds with season covers I purchased online that are a tight fit, anchored to the beds, and can zipper closed. When a freak storm rolls in, I zip them closed. Complete game changer.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Does that put you somewhere around Lewiston Orchards? I would rely on fruit trees living there since it's one of the milder areas of Idaho but you get so much chill. I bet you could crank out some amazing apples, persimmons, grapes, pawpaws, peaches, pears, plums, etc. It's so much easier to grow fruit trees than vegetables.

[@Sunnylane02174]

Your channel is one of my favorites!!! Always giving such good advice & information! Greetings from Ohio!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words.

[@valerieleuba]

I am impressed with your beautiful garden. It gives me hope in NC that I could have the same.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! You can definitely do it. If I can, anyone can. There is a learning curve here, because our summers are too hot and winters too cold, but with frost covers and shade cloth, most things become possible.

[@themaytagman5070]

Thanks for the help from your neighbor in Myrtle Beach

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome! Hope you're enjoying the cooler weather!

[@HON-E-BEE]

Love that u include Dale! I have 3 Boxers, Dave,Kevin,and Linda-May! They re always by my side . I think they're going to enjoy being with me in the garden all Summer. They LOVED being in my greenhouse especially in Jan when the sun would shine they'd find a nice spot on a bench,lay down and work on their tans! Ty for the broccoli 🥦 tips and wish us goodluck!

[@camperjack2620]

If your measuring stick uses straight lines for 6 inch spacing, you can add 8 inch spacing by using different marks, like arrows or stars. Of course you can use the back side as well.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It's not necessary. You can eyeball it close enough. It doesn't have to be perfect.

[@jarrettbarnett7656]

Would be awesome if you shared a calendar system that you use or your favorite app to plan your timing

[@Jimgearhart3]

I need help in getting seeds you use. Tomatoes arugula, romaine, broccoli, small peppers not green, tempted by potatoes. I live on Hutchinson Island, 10 miles south of Vero Beach. I've basically decided to choose a single Pro to get info and advice. You're it!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I don't have any particular loyalties when it comes to buying seeds. I order through many online exchanges, because no single source has everything I want. I order seed catalogues every winter, browse them, mark the ones I find most interesting and do additional research before choosing. With you living so far south, what does well for you will be pretty different than me since I still get 800-1,000 chill hours with a true 3-season winter. I recommend you watch this video to see some of my favorite companies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpDSgIODYq-GfKMsi=nHW2mRS6qYiuvF-Z But I also buy seeds locally on store shelves. I get a lot of my cold crops on seed stands.

[@carmenjohnson2538]

Love love gardening

[@joejeczen4617]

Your my hero, hang in there bro

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks for watching!

[@genecarr4568]

Never mind, I spoke too soon as you explained it later. Thanks for the great videos.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome!

[@lisaelanna]

Would love a follow up on the growing process. I’ve been successful at seeding and planting but my broccolis grow 3 feet tall and ever generate a head. Cabbage seems to grow ok…but broccoli and cauliflower are my nemesis.

[@mr.lourod6175]

Down here in Savannah, Ga just started cooling off a bit. So great ideas for the beds. Thank You!! First Fall Garden for me. :)

[@LilGreenEyes1979]

Also in the Savannah area and this is my first fall garden as well. We had one growing season back home. The split season in Sav is exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It cooled off quickly! Three pretty chilly nights just hit us. I imagine the 40's made it down your way, too.

[@vicknairfirm]

You are always a wealth of information! I always learn something new watching your videos. Thank you for all you do.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@TeaTimeWithTee-dg9iq]

Great video ❤ Thank you!!! 😊

[@jo-annjewett198]

You always give great info. Gardening is always a gamble to some degree. I don’t usually grow brassicas other than arugula and kohlrabi. We don’t like frozen broccoli and the two of us cannot eat a lot of cauliflower or cabbage. I don’t want to have to figure out how to preserve all that. One cabbage gives me 7 pints of coleslaw. I love eating brassicas fresh but they take up a lot of room. My family and extended family love brussel sprouts and I don’t mind them frozen.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

One trick is to puree it. If you want to try something new, cut up some potatoes and boil them like you're making mashed potatoes, but throw some broccoli stems and florets in there. Then, puree them all. It's effectively a lower calorie, more nutritious and more flavorful mashed potato. Pureed potatoes and broccoli is just so good. For the cabbage, what I do is thinly slice it and mix it with salt, lime juice, thinly sliced red onion, thinly sliced carrots and sour cream, then use it to top tacos. Or, you can use it as a bed for a taco salad. That cabbage mixture topped with steak, fresh avocado and salsa is pretty incredible. It makes a pretty healthy meal. Just some ideas. I can go through a lot of cabbage like this.

[@inthehouse9062]

Thank You Millenial Gardener

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You’re welcome!!

[@478Johnnyboy]

Here in zone 9b Arizona I have some cabbage, carrots, brussel, sprouts, and broccoli seeds going. I direct sowed and we do have 90 degree weather even in October. But I expect it to drop in temp by mid October and then they’ll thrive. I started gardening a year ago in October and fall/winter gardening is my favorite.

[@jamiequerfurth2535]

Im in az and I didn’t know that was possible! Did you direct sow in Sept?

[@hyacinthABC]

Are they coming up? Did you sow under shade cloth? I'm in 9b Louisiana but sowed indoors under light with a fan trained on them. Still waiting for some to come up.

[@478Johnnyboy]

@@hyacinthABC So far all have sprouted. You should make sure the seeds don’t dry out give them a good drink. I don’t have shade cloth yet but i do have a bug net over the cabbage.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I would recommend having shade cloth on-hand. Shade cloth is not just for summer gardening. It's useful all year-round. When we get these warm spells in winter that can threaten our brassicas, shade cloth is *very* useful for that.

[@478Johnnyboy]

@@TheMillennialGardener I hear that I would like to and will but I’m renting a home and didn’t want to install shade cloths. I do make use of planting some of the kale and lettuce underneath a big tree in the back yard which gives them natural shade.

[@WillWilsonII]

I have a hard time with Mizuna here. In California it did better and there wasn't tree frogs, which love it. I just let them eat it because they're hungry too.

[@PeteCorp]

For transplant trays how about setting up a "water dripper device" above the tray that constantly drips water to keep the transplant container moist? Like have a milk jug off to the side and drip tubing set up above the tray?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You have to be very careful. I have a very difficult time with damping off disease. It's important to let the transplants dry out frequently, but not "too dry." It's a delicate balance.

[@neferacroom3273]

As always, Right on time! Much thanks🎉

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Glad I could be timely!

[@lastofthebohicansbowles5262]

Dale, Dale, Dale

[@SouthernSonya]

Great info! Thanks for sharing

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@patkrueger7353]

Thank you for being so thorough with everything. I am starting to coean up my garden here in Pa. My oeas are blooming and my radishes are coming in. I have zucchini growing stillbecause i planted one plant in a grow bag for fall. Didnt get any summer zucchini. Thanks again.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Cucurbits are tough. As soon as it gets hot, the pests hit them. As soon as it cools down, they stop growing. My squash is moving along a little, but my cucumbers have totally stalled. I think it's officially too cool at night.

[@Patricia-v7z]

Great video. I enjoyed learning more about brassicas. This information will help me next year as I venture out to plant broccoli and other brassicas.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks! Seeds will be re-stocked soon. Starting transplants in December can get you set up for a February planting!

[@Patricia-v7z]

@@TheMillennialGardener I will definitely plan on the February planting. This should be good for me since I am zone 7b Georgia. Thank you.

[@Wellbaby94]

Always excellent! Thank you for your clear, thorough information.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TexasNana2]

Great info / video 😊 My Lily would go completely deaf if she smelled something "good" 😉🙂 Hello to Dale ❤🙋‍♀️

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Aww. It's amazing how scents can drown out the world. I guess it's hard for us to imagine because we're so sight-driven. I always joke that Dale doesn't even use his eyes. Vision isn't all that important to him. He's all about that nose!

[@ChristinesBackyardGarden]

Great video. I finished planting out all my brassicas this past weekend. My cabbage wasbthe first thing I transplanted out last weekend amd today, I saw they wer covered with Aphids. I first thought it ws dirt because my lawn man had cut my grass earlier, but after taking a picture and zooming in, I realized they were aphids. I sprayed them down with water and folowed up with neem oil. Hopefully that helps are, I'm goimg to have to pull out something stronger. It's heartbreaking to work so hard to grow your own food and some tiny little pests can sneak in and destroy it all. 😢

[@TheMillennialGardener]

If neem oil doesn't work, you can try pyrethrin sprayed at sunset. Don't spray during the day, because pyrethrin+strong sun can cause leaf burn, but then again so does neem oil. Pyrethrin is very effective.

[@DebraofSENC]

I spray the aphids with soapy water. It works for me esp on Clematis vines and okra stalks. I actually sprayed some soapy water on our okra early this morning for aphids and some weird black beetles. Stink bugs don't like it either (got the idea from a past vid from Millienal Gardener). Avoided spraying the flowers because it may harm bees.

[@sandi2005]

Thank you 😊

[@MichelleMagyary]

Do you have a video on brussel sprouts?

[@lyndshurt]

Great tips! Thanks for this timely video. I’m growing in Central TX where it gets very hot and has been very dry as well. I haven’t successfully grown brassicas yet but I’m hoping this is my year! Many of your tips affirmed I was on the right track. Anyone have any tips for dealing with the cabbage aphids? That was my biggest pest last winter.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Natural pyrethrin sprayed at sunset works very well. It clears them out after a couple treatments.

[@lyndshurt]

@@TheMillennialGardenerthank you!

[@sylvia10101]

Great video and very useful, helpful information 👍👍 Thank you 😊

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@firecloud77]

It might be interesting to see your mythology for starting plants indoors.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I have a playlist dedicated to starting seeds here: kzbin.info/aero/PL1gY7BoYBGIHsyC3DEi1w3Xt_m2gRI1MW&si=DSu7zxAiA5NHiGKL

[@chargermopar]

Here in south Florida the only reason you would waste your time planting brassicas is to feed your ducks. The bugs are on they so fast it's amazing! Let your ducks in and they have a feast!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Use insect netting. There is no requirement for pollination. Plant the brassicas, place a net over them and you won't have any bugs.

[@hazeysgarden]

Yeah I live in an extremely hot climate. My sister told me it isn’t even possible to grow brassicas down here bc it never gets cold enough, but I doubt she’s ever tried to grow through the winter so we will have to see. I’m still trying to figure out an organized seed starting system. I have these two 36 cell trays but I think having more 6 cell or 4 cell trays would be ideal.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You can if you grow them under shade cloth. Seriously, you would be amazed what you can grow using shade cloth to your advantage. It will change your entire life: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCQhmStjqyNbrMsi=-tqkdRmP5iqOH3G4

[@pamanderson2956]

Another helpful video. Thank you! I planted spinach directly in a container bed & they haven’t germinated yet after 10 days. Should I replant? Same with cauliflower& butternut squash. I am in DFW area of Texas.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I would venture a guess that the soil may still be too warm. You may want to try germinating them indoors, or moving the container up against the north side of the house in total shade to stay cool. Alternatively, you can start them in seed trays and pop them into the fridge overnight, then pull them back out in the day to simulate 70 degree days and 40 degree nights.

[@genecarr4568]

Curious what you use the marked stick at 3:22 for?

[@ianburk360]

When towards the end of summer/early fall for the fall harvest would u recommend for someone living in Zone 5 to plant any of the brassica family??

[@kandismueller7716]

I am putting a little hoop house over my brassicas (zone 7). Is a frost blanket or pvc sheeting better for winter protection? Do you use it as needed or just leave it up for winter?

[@matthewwears7610]

I want to grow cabbage and red cabbage so I can ferment them and make Sauerkraut and Red Kraut

[@SiriusScientist]

Are brassicas like tomatoes and peppers, where you can separate seedlings shortly after germination into separate cells if you start more than one seed per cell, or are they sensitive and the extra seedling should just be snipped at soil level? I accidentally planted more per cell than I intended and now I’m not sure if I can keep the extra seedlings or not.

[@erikahuxley]

CastleDome F1 and Snowball Y Improved, trust me bro, you can grow it in Miami (during cooler months).

[@TheMillennialGardener]

What plants are they? Broccoli, kale, cabbage? I haven't heard of them.

[@erikahuxley]

@@TheMillennialGardenerCastle Dome F1 is a very early broccoli, and one of the better heat resistant one. I used to grow in South Florida and it's really hard to grow broccoli correctly there, Castledome is one variety that does well. I also managed to grow cauliflower there with Snowball Y, just smaller heads, now they have the Improved version. I never had success with regular romanesco because it takes so long. I was able to grow a romanesco hybrid called Puntoverde F1, but I won't buy it again because only Johnny's Seed sells it and charges way too much (the other websites are either European or some shady Chinese website that seem to have everything) This year I'm trying a cheaper romanesco hybrid called Veronica F1.

[@debbiep7419]

Does the fencing on the perimeter of you veggie garden keep the squirrels out?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Yes. I've never had a squirrel in my garden, knock on wood.

[@darastrout1574]

Every year in NH I fight worms on my brassicas and beans. Do you preventively spray your plants and if so, how often?

[@erikahuxley]

Bt (Thuricide) kill most moth caterpillars. You can spray it on the plants about once every week or two.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Yes. You can use either spinosad or BT. BT strictly targets worms and caterpillars, which is great, because you don't have to be very careful with it since it doesn't harm hard-bodied insects. Spinosad is broader spectrum. I use Spinosad predominantly, because it is also effective against adult moths and most insects that eat the leaves. Spinosad also can last on the plants for 3-5 days if it doesn't rain, so if you have dry weather, Spinosad is one of the few organic products that has a little bit of lasting power.

[@shirleytruett7319]

I live in zone 7b how do you grow mustard? I can grow kale and spinach but I have trouble getting mustard to grow it comes up but doesn't grow good, does anyone have any suggestions .

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I think you need to experiment with timing and varieties more. You're probably starting it too late in the year. Mustard can take a little more warmth than something like broccoli, for example. I am growing a variety called Southern Giant and it grows quickly like a weed. Maybe consider growing larger varieties that are more vigorous. Also, be sure you give them plenty of fertilizer high in nitrogen.

[@Jimgearhart3]

I am continually learning from your experience. I'd like to know where to find the seeds for your top five tomatoes. I obviously don't need quantity but quality. Do you have recommendations or must I explore on my own. I sure would like to get good seeds. Can you give me some help here? Thx JG

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. I am always reluctant to tell people what my favorite tomatoes are, because I have to choose tomatoes based on my climate. Most varieties of tomatoes won't grow where I live. What I used to grow back in NJ and PA mostly don't work here in the coastal Carolinas. I can't grow the varieties I used to grow, except Brandy Boy. It's the only tomato I grew up north that can still grow here. It was a piece of cake growing tomatoes in the NJ/Philadelphia/NYC area. You can do it blindfolded. Here, it's extremely difficult, so the attributes I look for in tomatoes aren't taste-related. I evaluate the tomatoes for other reasons, then I keep growing the ones that taste good that can handle my difficult environment. What I recommend doing is check out this video and order the seed catalogues. They're free and are an excellent guide. I love it when they start showing up in November and December. Then, order the varieties you want in late December/early January. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpDSgIODYq-GfKMsi=jK3hBy899CgOzedq I also have tons of tomato garden tours that I've filmed over the years that show the tomato plants in action. Here is one to consider: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pl7VnaiZiLtkhdEsi=6VYQstEr6bedWZxt But I have many more tours archived in my playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL1gY7BoYBGIH9NUYAULtZRr4dqDGIo355&si=9i3oWBM9NFq3BP1O

[@HON-E-BEE]

That's a supervidea! Me and "the kids" r gonna b binge watching ur channel this weekend so I can takedown some notes and get the rest of my veggies in for the season! Thank-you again for ur awesome advice and tips! Give Dale aa big hello from ur Northern neighbors in Ontario,Canada 😊🇨🇦🐶🐕

[@Jimgearhart3]

As a member, how do I send you a message? Do I buy seeds from you? I want to at least 5 of tomato varieties you recommend or at least know where I CAN buy them. Thx, Jim Gearhart

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I don't sell seeds. I buy them from a lot of different places. I've purchased seeds from literally dozens of sellers over the years and I've never really had a bad experience. What I do is send away for seed catalogues, read them and then try the varieties I'm interested in that I think are suitable for my climate. Keep in mind what I used to grow when I lived in NJ and PA often don't work here, and if I ever moved back there I'd have a totally different approach. These are some of my favorite companies, but there are many others: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boeTqKesqZV5aZIsi=__abY1zKZdFXK8QS

[@valerieleuba]

I planted Fava Beans a couple months ago and they are not doing very well. I also live in NC and I have not had very good luck getting having food to grow?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I haven't grown fava beans before, so I'm not sure how they perform. I can tell you the cool nights of the last few weeks, paired with the ever-earlier sunsets, has moved my garden to a crawl. Things were growing like weeds a month ago, but not so much now.

[@ashleydanielle1118]

I’m in Ohio. I have a small hoop house. I sowed my cabbage late. At what temp should I move them in the hoop house to keep maturing? It’s getting down to the mid/low 40’s at night now.

[@erikahuxley]

They can survive survive freezing temperature, just that sometimes the frost can ruin the head of broccoli or cauliflower, but in the past even some light frost I still get good quality, especially with self blanching variety which protect the heads on its own. So maybe move them when it start getting below 30*F. For this reason personally I only use frost cloth for them and no greenhouse plastic. If the day time is too hot or too much sun, even at 70*F air temperature, you might want to vent your hoop house a little so it doesn't cause sun burn to the leaves.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Anything colder than a light frost. I find cabbage needs to harden off in the cold. A sudden drop into the 20's out of nowhere could cause some leaf damage. Physically keeping the frost off them makes a difference.

[@dj-ph8mw]

My plants are beautiful and 2 feet tall with tiny heads that are starting to flower. I directly sowed on March 3rd in 8b. As soon as spring temps hit 80, I partially covered with shade cloth. I use a soaker hose system in 4x8 raised beds. I planted more broccoli than any other veggie. This is very disappointing.

[@myurbangarden7695]

Does anyone like mustard greens with bacon 🥓 and sauteed onions 🧅 in the Fall?🍂🍁

[@TheMillennialGardener]

That certainly sounds good to me.

[@Chris-bx4vk]

Collards are better ;)

[@DebraofSENC]

Yes, with bacon but I have never eaten them with sauteed onions. I will try adding onion. We always eat greens with cornbread or hush puppies.

[@LauraAshbrook]

How far apart in the garden does broccoli need to be away from cabbage?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I'm not sure what you mean. I grow my broccoli and cabbage together. They are the exact same species, believe it or not. How far you space the plants depends on how large the heads/crowns are, which is variety dependent. It will probably be 8-15 inches depending on what you're growing.

[@Francina214]

Do you think brassica plants survive cabbage worm devastation ( about 75% destroyed) or should I just pull out and start over

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It depends on the plants. Kale can be stripped back to the stalk and allowed to re-grow. This works easily, and I do it every year. Something like cabbage, broccoli or brussels sprouts? That would be a lot more difficult. Something that forms a head, or a large floret, may never recover and be permanently damaged.

[@ChristyThorington-zp6dx]

Got my shirt today!!!! #CTgardener

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I appreciate it!!

[@MsCaterific]

💝

[@mypasstime100]

Is that not a different insecticide? Thats not spinosad

[@petrag.4092]

👍🙏❤️

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks for watching!

[@oldsoul5116]

Broccoli plants are heavy feeders.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It's relative. Compared to something like a tomato, cucumber, squash, potato, onion, melon or eggplant? They're pretty light. The nice thing about broccoli is you're essentially growing mostly leaves, so they need predominantly nitrogen and not a whole lot else. Some P and K are necessary, but not like fruiting plants.

[@jackparton3198]

Fantastic video thanks for sharing your experience in the garden 🪴

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!