When you said 'a quick shout out' I thought you were going to name a sponsor. Instead you praised a self seeded broccoli plant and admired it's health, beauty and tenacity. Love that.
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks Kate. 😀
@paul-oram2 жыл бұрын
Nowness. That really resonates with me. That is the therapeutic value of gardening, being in the moment. Learning to be patient. Yes you do get a sense of authenticity when separating seedlings.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Paul. :-)
@LogosFarm2 жыл бұрын
Love it. I often sit there with my seedlings and just watch them be. So peaceful. My goal is to have my office filled with hydroponics, I think instead of a massive tv some beautiful micro greens would be much more satisfying haha.
@jameswilsoncomedy4442 ай бұрын
What do you do when they go to flower
@dianeladico17692 жыл бұрын
For those in the US, green broccoli is sometimes easier as a fall crop. The pest pressure is much less, there's less chance of bolting in our hot summers, it sweetens with a frost and it's good to fill in the gaps when the warm weather veg are done or on their way out. Most garden centers don't carry seedlings later in the year so you'd need to plan to grow your own from seed.
@gardeningwithprincess2 жыл бұрын
I plant mine in spring and fall. In spring, once I transplant, I cover with mesh and I don't have pest problems. I get to harvest before it gets too hot for them to bolt.
@dianeladico17692 жыл бұрын
@@gardeningwithprincess Our pest pressure is heavy and while the mesh slows them down there's still a fair amount of damage. The last two years we went from balmy to sweltering in no time. So glad you get to enjoy great success with both crops-broccoli is so good.
@deborah8202 жыл бұрын
Oh those white demon butterflies just love cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower! They drive me crazy and I have never been so tempted to use the wrong treatment! This year I bought concrete metal ladders ($3.00ish for 10’) making hoops and will cover them with netting (tulle from Hobby Lobby). I will win, I will win against the butterflies laying their eggs on my crops this year! LOL
@smile309812 жыл бұрын
@@deborah820 Good luck and I'll be building a little netting house for my brassicas too! Laughed out loud at "those white demon butterflies"! :D Fits them perfectly.
@dianeladico17692 жыл бұрын
@@deborah820 I used those last year-very handy. The only thing was I needed additional bracing as they wanted to bend towards one another from the pull of the netting. I pushed them in each side to the first cross brace and they bent right at the ground. Not a deal-breaker but I ended up using a bit of rebar to hold them straight. This year I will cut one to form a ridge across the top of the arches to support the fabric better as it drooped in the middle. I just have to watch the sharp edges. You will beat the demon butterflies!
@steve206642 жыл бұрын
I too enjoy potting up seedlings, gives me a sense of enormous wellbeing....as the song goes. Great video again.👍👍👍🥦🥦🥦
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed - doesn't it Steve. :-)
@FairMiles2 жыл бұрын
Don't use too much netting on your broccoli, then, so you can feed the pigeons, sometimes the sparrows too, and be happy for the rest of the day! 😉
@Munchkinzi2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben, I sowed my brassicas 2 years ago and they're all still giving me plenty to harvest... This happened as my broccoli seedlings were super Leggy! This meant their first head was tiny!! But the secondary crop you mentioned want just secondary, but all year. They basically all became 'sprouting' broccoli. Seeing as I find I don't use masses of brassicas in my food (little and often), getting big heads of broccoli, cabbage and waiting for those tight sprouts to form on my brussels wasn't the best way....so we incorporated the 'cut and come again' method to our brassica as well as our salads!!! Brussel leaves are amazing and their yellow flowers attract the bees and also make delicious eating too; nice and sweet! I must admit, all the brassica family's flowers are delicious and edible, so don't worry if you miss harvesting that big calebrese head before it bolts, as the pollinators love them and so do we! Still edible and still as nutritious and beautiful too. My kids will go out purposefully looking for the sprout flowers to snack on raw as they're so sweet! Cabbages too, if you miss harvesting that head, don't worry as it'll open up and send a 'broccoli' style flower shoot up and again....edible, beautiful and delicious and so are the leaves from that head as you can still harvest them! I wish I could share the photos with you, they're fascinating; I have 4 types of cabbages growing in 20cm pots (they're 1m tall and thriving!), Brussels in my flower beds and both calabrese and Purple sprouting in planters and amongst my rhubarb. They all give a wonderful display and flower in different ways... I love them, can you tell...? Kale too....eat the flowers and tender stems too...yummy winter/spring delicacy! Ok, enough brassica beaming....bye for now, Sammi! 🥦🥬🌻🐝
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Wow - that's a fantastic brassica bonanza you have there Sammi - good work! I love the fact you let them flower too - as you say the bees love the flowers. My kale has started flowering so I'm going to harvest them like sprouting broccoli.
@lindaisnew20172 жыл бұрын
How do you keep critters and pests out of your brassicas?
@Munchkinzi2 жыл бұрын
@@lindaisnew2017 Mostly, if I see any leaf damage I will hunt for caterpillars and get rid of any along with any eggs that I happen upon. Last year I netted them but they still managed to land on some of the leaves that had pushed against the netting...so still hunted caterpillars then. Slug beer traps get most of the slugs as being in wooden planters, the slimey things tend to hide between the soil and wood throughout the day. The other amazing thing is that I have a lot of wasps visiting my garden.... I've sat and watched them hunt and it's incredible! They hover around my kale and cabbages, landing here and there hunting caterpillars! When they find one, they take them to my apple tree out of the way and feast before hunting again! So, there's MY pest control tips..if you can call that walkthrough a tip 🤣😋 xx Good luck
@corkionАй бұрын
i never knew that
@gardeningwithprincess2 жыл бұрын
I so agree with you. Ppl think I'm weird when I say separating seedlings is therapeutic lol. I enjoy the entire process of seed starting, potting up, transplanting, etc.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Gardening is the best therapy!
@laurafrey5244 Жыл бұрын
Best broccoli growing video out there! Thanks!
@preciousmetalhead51552 жыл бұрын
I love when I get a new Growveg notification 🤘🏻🌱🤘🏻
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Yey!
@Jade-sf6sh2 жыл бұрын
I'm actually trying to grow broccoli for the first time this year! I planted my seeds 2 weeks ago so this video is just what I needed! Thank you!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing!
@andreaharper39752 жыл бұрын
Ben! Your garden planner is amazing and worth every penny…I just started using it in January for this springs garden in houston, tx. I did a big expansion of my garden, and your software was invaluable for EASY calculations for materials, number of seeds to start, and amount of dirt to order. It also makes my planning even more fun thank you so much for offering this program to all of us,I hope you earn tons of money from it. Im so glad I found you on KZbin, thanks for teaching me
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
That’s wonderful to hear Andrea, thanks so much for the feedback. The development team behind it will be thrilled to hear this too. 😃
@lindabuss71532 жыл бұрын
Here in NOT so sunny Spain, my broccoli plants are in my greenhouse screaming to be set free! It's been the wettest March since 1927. And now we are in a polar blast of weather. I've normally planted them by now along with my tomatoes which are also still in my greenhouse. Keep up the good work Ben.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I had no idea you guys were experiencing such a cold snap. I imagine it won't last too much longer.
@lindabuss71532 жыл бұрын
@@GrowVeg warmer weather is here today. Have seen the sun at last 🤣. Just need the soil to warm up so that I can get planting.
@sandram56642 жыл бұрын
Staking broccoli plants was something I learned late in the game as it helps them from falling over. I’ve also heard they grow better when staked as they don’t like being moved about by the wind.
@PrincessFidelma2 жыл бұрын
This is going to be the first year I attempt growing it. I love broccoli cut up small, raw in salads. I grate the stalk and use it in coleslaw 😋
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
What a great way to use up the stalks. :-)
@LogosFarm2 жыл бұрын
My first year too!
@xSunshinex42062 жыл бұрын
Broccoli is one of my favourites and this year I will grow twice as many plants as last year🌻 The new bed was prepared before winter. Need more of the broccoli to freeze for the winter months. The time of year when a cheese and broccoli soup is extra nourishing for both the body and the soul 😊 Thanks for all the growing tips! 💚
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Love cheese and broccoli soup - yum!
@laurelweiner82 жыл бұрын
clever that bottle on the stick!
@vetgirl7115 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing, always on point and informative! 👍🏽🇺🇸
@kevinstonebanks85522 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for the tips,for us beginners,I found a old packet of broccoli seeds dated 2014 sowed them last week and I have plenty of healthy plants, Thanks again for the great video
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
That's very old seed - well done on getting them to germinate!
@kevinstonebanks85522 жыл бұрын
Yes 37 old seeds and 37 healthy plants
@Dawn_Grows_Veg2 жыл бұрын
Have grown PSB for a couple of years but always sowed the seed to early . I never realised the difference till now. Thanks for this video Ben, it has really helped. Calabrese seedings doing well and I will now wait till May before sowing my PSB 😊
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I think there's no point jumping the gun on the PSB. Glad you found the video useful. :-)
@trayce79982 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh I’m so getting this Growveg Garden planner for Our Queensland climate here in Oz😊 Love watching your inspirational gardening tips Ben!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching - I'm delighted you're delighted! :-)
@carollloydjones57352 жыл бұрын
I grew my broccoli in the greenhouse over winter. It grew lovely and healthy and I have been picking it for a few weeks now
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Great job Carol!
@helenamcginty4920 Жыл бұрын
So pleased to see you mention sprouting broccoli. We grew the purple one annually in N W England. I actually diike the green one so much I have stopped buying it. Lovely sweet cabbage is much more to my taste.
@loriirons95032 жыл бұрын
I am so enjoying starting seedlings!! I grew up on a 40 acre produce farm as the youngest of 7 children, so I only got in on the tail end of the family business, but my father and grandfather had a open air market for over 50 years! Anyway, we always planted on the back of a 2 row planter with plants, I was never in the greenhouse with the seeds, wish I would have been but making up for it now. We are also collecting old windows to use for our own homemade greenhouse! Your lovely garden and greenhouse have given me a spark!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
So pleased you're getting enthused and enjoying the seed starting process - it is just so wonderful! :-)
@mikeamirault87412 жыл бұрын
I grow broccolini, which I think is what you refer to as "sprouting broccoli". Wonderful plant that keeps on giving small stems the more you harvest them. We have harvested them well into November here in Nova Scotia. Thanks for another great video.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mike. Broccolini isn't strictly speaking sprouting broccoli, but they are very similar it has to be said.
@Beaguins2 жыл бұрын
This will be my first year trying broccoli. Thanks for the tips!
@stephenperry1522 жыл бұрын
The leaves are also highly nutritious. Delicious steamed.
@irislee992 жыл бұрын
Going to try this year. And lovely roomy greenhouse.
@omdoodles2 жыл бұрын
Nice. Gonna try growing this soon! Also the energy in these videos... SO inspiring! Thank you!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome - thanks for watching.
@lucybarnard3954 Жыл бұрын
I like both broccoli, the sprouting broccoli is so tender and I’ll eat it with anything. Big broccoli stalks are even nice eaten raw as a healthy snack
@corkionАй бұрын
brilliant vid regards from cork
@GrowVegАй бұрын
Thanks 👍
@kneezle76832 жыл бұрын
I planted PSB last year for the first time, I didn’t protect them very well and caterpillar’s got in, but left them over winter anyway and my plants have recovered really well and I have a nice crop now. I’m more prepared to protect them this year thanks to your advice.
@laurad21362 жыл бұрын
Same here. I left my plants to the caterpillars and the plants did just fine. I started covering when pigeons were getting too greedy though..
@bluewolf49152 жыл бұрын
I sprayed with neem oil and got rid of them. Worked quite well.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Yes - and the same with me actually. I left them to the pigeons and they got a bit shredded, yet still produced a good crop. Next time I will heed my own advice and protect them!
@evelynolivari49472 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the tips/recommendations. Food for thought for next year
@johnrelins42822 жыл бұрын
You realy do give simply but easy to follow. This kind of video about one plant is perfect. It realy dose help
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Cheers John!
@missyweidenaar50162 жыл бұрын
Really helpful! Thank you!
@myrustygarden2 жыл бұрын
Good timing as always Ben I put some brokali in the other day and will plant more this week. Thank you for sharing stay safe 👍👍🇨🇦
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
That's great to here - it's wonderful stuff! :-)
@antcamp812 жыл бұрын
Dude I just stumbled upon this page and I absolutely love your videos you’re doing a hell of a job 👍🏽 thanks for your help !!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Sergio, that's hugely appreciated! :-)
@rebeccawilliams2410 Жыл бұрын
Purple sprouting broccoli is my favourite. Xx
@batchrocketproject4720 Жыл бұрын
I bought my calabrese broccoli seeds today (early February) and will start them indoors on the weekend. I haven't grown it before and only buy a few heads a year but I recently started to widen my food choices and was shocked to see how much supermarkets charge for stuff. My pack of seeds cost less than I'd pay for a single withered-looking head in the supermarket. Great tip about using stems in soup too! Thanks for posting
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
It's amazing how much prices have gone up recently, so definitely worth growing more of what you can.
@DM-kt8rd2 жыл бұрын
I have lost so many brassica to the dreaded moth! This year, I turned tomato cages upside-down, bent the wires down, and covered in tulle to surround each beautifully growing cabbage. I have high hopes for harvesting some non-bug-eaten cabbages this fall. So far, so good.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear you've escaped them so far - I hope you get a bug-free harvest.
@indiantinamorals5791 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all this fantastic advise, it is much appreciated, love from Ireland
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome - and much love back at you. :-)
@Jeff-rd6hb2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, Ben. IMO, insect netting or row covers are an absolute must for broccoli...actually any brassicas because they seem to attract all of the nasty bugs.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
So true Jeff.
@corkionАй бұрын
grew this for the first time this year only ready now glad i did a lot better that the rubbish in my local aldi
@GrowVegАй бұрын
Well done! Happy Gardening!
@corkionАй бұрын
@@GrowVeg tks
@melc1918 Жыл бұрын
4b gardening zone in Anchorage , Ak.we do lots broccali !! And spinach, squashes. Greenhouse starts, and june 1 planting
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@JGuadalupeRN Жыл бұрын
This s helpful! First time growing broccoli this year.
@mariadesantiago86962 жыл бұрын
I really like both. The stalks are so good in a creamy soup!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
They're fab aren't they. :-)
@becky38872 жыл бұрын
This was a really helpful video!! Thankyou! I had no idea what I was doing with my broccoli 😆
@ZLefler8 ай бұрын
I've just kept searching on Google how to grow things and you've always came up! The amount of videos you have showing people how to grow things is truly amazing. I always have been just searching with your name now too! 😊
@GrowVeg8 ай бұрын
So pleased I'm able to help with your gardening Googling! :-)
@Adam-of-the-earth Жыл бұрын
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@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
You are most welcome Adam. Thanks for watching. :-)
@chrisdaviesguitar Жыл бұрын
It feels honest. I liked that.
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
Cheers Chris. :-)
@judyrose78282 жыл бұрын
I potted up my broccoli seedlings today and will be starting some Sp. Broccoli soon for a later crop.
@andykyriakides2144 Жыл бұрын
I've tried many times , sowing Broccoli in winter , spring , summer , and in autumn to overwinter under cover , and in every instance once it grows and ready to create a head/sprouts , it bolts and flowers .
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that Andy. I hope you've found a few tips in this video. And there's more sound advice here: www.growveg.com/guides/7-tips-for-growing-outstanding-broccoli/
@lyndaturner66862 жыл бұрын
Love all broccoli, must start sowing some as my purple sprouting is running out, it’s great in stir fry’s also roasted and as you said Ben I love broccoli soup .
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Glad this has prompted you to get sowing Lynda. :-)
@margaretwheatley6446 Жыл бұрын
I've just found you😅. Binge watching your videos now. I bought net last year, excellent quality but stiff. Your net looks good, could you recommend. The bottles on the bamboo sticks.....FANTASTIC
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
Thanks Margaret. The netting was just sold on the roll by the metre from my local garden centre. It’s nice and soft and loose but very durable and easily cut to length. Not sure of the brand name of it though.
@tjeffryes1 Жыл бұрын
Love broccoli. I've never tried sprouting broccoli. I'm getting better at broccoli. It's very hot in Utah mid-summer, so I have to stick to spring and fall.
@russelwellard22172 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed watching this video, I love broccoli but I must admit sprouting broccoli is my favourite, I do think it's much sweeter, have a lovely day Regards Russell 👍
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Russell. It is my favourite too.
@mmorrison38362 жыл бұрын
The leaves are absolutely delicious too!
@kellyweinheimer3422 жыл бұрын
Really!?! How do you cook them?
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
You could just use them in the same way as kale: sautéed or stirred into stews etc.
@toniprioleau11552 жыл бұрын
The bottle idea is awesome!! I use tulle and bamboo but noticed it can tear if it’s windy. This will help prevent that. Thank you 😊
@kellyweinheimer3422 жыл бұрын
I really like this idea too!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
It's a tad unsightly but it works! :-)
@bewoodford2807 Жыл бұрын
i love all broccoli, sprouting or calabrese - all absolutely delicious! I eat broccoli or kale every day. :-)
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
That's very good for you! :-)
@SlightlyDank11 ай бұрын
my most favourite vegetable for suree
@HoosierHmstrdr947 ай бұрын
I am trying Romaneso Broccoli this year and can hardly wait for those spirals to appear!
@davidthescottishvegan2 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video Ben and I will be growing Broccoli and all the green vegetables this year 😋.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Top man - we all need to eat more greens!
@lynnrushton74582 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben.....really helpful tips 🙏
@yaneejitkaeo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video 👍
@moranmike366 ай бұрын
Thank you and Rosie
@englishweather9763 Жыл бұрын
this was the perfect video for me with all the info I needed, growing broccoli for the first time this year and it looks ready now but I was not sure when to pick and how.
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
So pleased this has helped! 😀
@only-vans Жыл бұрын
just letting you know down below: I grow purple sprouting broccoli ( first type I grew as a boy) and an F1 hybrid named TenderStem. Remarkably, purple sprouting will grow 4 plants in a 1 foot square providing that the surrounding squares have shorter plants such as carrot, radish or even pot marigold. TenderStem is a variety
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
That's a lot of purple sprouting in a square foot - wow!
@borracho-joe72552 жыл бұрын
Broccoli is in my garden. I always throw a few handfuls of blood meal multiple layers below the transplant. It does wonders as the plant grows!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Great tip, many thanks for sharing. :-)
@rawfoodelectric2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, Ben!!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. :-)
@theperrysplace7 ай бұрын
I Love The Garden Planner!! 😊
@FelisTerras2 жыл бұрын
"It's mid spring..." Yeah, and we just got a solid twelve inches of snow in one night. Migth want to hold back with sowing just yet...^^'
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Oh dear - yes, if it's still icy cold maybe wait a few weeks!
@lynnlovessoil2 жыл бұрын
I am growing aspabroc this year. I really like it better. Multiple harvests and it's ready harvest faster.
@tesstess33712 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up... even if I don't like broccoli...
@LibbysBluegrassVideos2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you!
@tennesseenana48382 жыл бұрын
I use Tulle to cover my plants and it works great! You can find it in most craft stores, Walmart and Amazon also carries it. This is my first year for growing broccoli and I planted Seeds of Change Early Green Broccoli seeds using the winter sowing method. It's a little over 7" tall now so I can transplant the 5 into a larger container. I also have Green Sprouting Calabrese seeds to plant later. I'm in zone 6b/7a.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
That's wonderful - great to have found a good source of tulle. You seem to have growing broccoli down to a fine art. :-)
@jacquelinebaxter64202 жыл бұрын
I love broccoli although always have trouble growing it
@BaughbeSauce Жыл бұрын
You forgot the Romanesco Broccoli. Those are my favorite. So sweet and delicious. Mmmm.
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
Oh yes - definitely! :-)
@valoriegriego52122 жыл бұрын
It's too hot in Central Texas for broccoli right now; however, I shall keep your advice on growing sprouting broccoli in mind for growing it this fall.🙂 Our highs are in the upper 70s and 80s now...lows in the upper 50s and 60s.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Wow, it's already warmed up a lot!
@andee3572 жыл бұрын
I love broccoli in general but would have to say I love long stem broccoli and PSB. It’s a shame PSB doesn’t keep its colour when boiled. Thanks for this video. Very helpful 😊
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is a bit of a shame it loses its colour like that.
@clairequinn86655 ай бұрын
Hi Ben thanks for the video and sticks with bottles wow excellent idea😊
@andyp.42052 жыл бұрын
I'll never forget years ago when I started gardening and harvested broccoli florets for a spring salad and was taking a bite when I noticed cabbage worms in my salad. I was so repulsed I never grew broccoli again. Fast forward to experience, I did use the mesh Ben was speaking of on my fall kale crop and never had such beautiful Dino Kale leaves to eat with no holes. This spring I will being growing more brassicas vegetables like cabbage, broccoli and kale. Its not foolproof but the mesh is worth it.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
The mesh really is worth it, and can be used season after season. Glad you've rekindled your love of brassicas.
@ladbutterflylisa48112 жыл бұрын
haven't tried the sprouting broccoli yet - love broccoli - had a great harvest last year
@kayvong63972 жыл бұрын
I love purple sprouting brocolli more ❤️❤️❤️
@hoosierpioneer2 жыл бұрын
oh thank you, the bottles are an economical solution for me!
@KhaiFirst2 жыл бұрын
i just stir-fry broccli and baby corn... SERV side white rice... :) x
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Yum! :-)
@lizdovey23882 жыл бұрын
I'm growing tenderstem broccoli this year. Never tried it before so fingers crossed! It seems to be a summer variety, even though it looks like sprouting broccoli
@light_skit2 жыл бұрын
Love this plant
@CoastalGardensNW2 жыл бұрын
Great ben it was my first Tim to try purple sprouting Broccoli last year and I'll definitely be doing it again this year 👍 🏴
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear. Don't forget those pest covers though!
@CoastalGardensNW2 жыл бұрын
@@GrowVeg no I have everything netted up 👍
@CARTALKUK11 ай бұрын
With the stem you can make broccoli rice 😊
@GrowVeg11 ай бұрын
Great idea!
@ThatBritishHomestead Жыл бұрын
I love broccoli! I think I over did it the year before last and we didn’t grow any last year! I have a rule about using all the stuff in the freezer or we can’t sow it again! As you know you will get bumper crops or random veg each year 😅
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
That's a very good rule! :-)
@frankburns88712 жыл бұрын
My first year of gardening, I guess I just got really lucky, because my spring-planted broc produced large, prolific, delicious heads. Every year since, they've failed miserably, I think because it gets too hot for their liking before they're fully mature. And "hot" in my climate is really just 85 F. or so. Gonna have to a late-summer planting this yr so they mature in the cooler autumn days.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
I think that’s definitely worth a try Frank.
@frankburns88712 жыл бұрын
@@GrowVeg Word up, OG! (Original Gardena, yo)
@michaeldominy20842 жыл бұрын
Broccoli defo’.
@kayhowlett23342 жыл бұрын
Defo prefer green broccoli 💖💖💖
@jefferyauger74842 жыл бұрын
My favorite veg
@islandgirl89632 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ben for showing how to put up the mesh netting using poles and upside-down bottles: a great tip Can I buy cheap canes or use alternatives? Thank you 🥦
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
You could use any old cane that’s tall enough. Or you could try something else straight and firm, like hazel stems.
@shawns07622 жыл бұрын
Of all the green veggies I have grown broccoli is my favorite, you get so much for so little work, it has a lot of nutrients and is very digestible, a lot of the nutrients in things like cabbage and kale are locked away in cellulose so you don't get much benefit from them. Peas would be my favorite but they are a lot of work.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
It's a very giving crop for sure.
@jessievanswaaij29712 жыл бұрын
PSB! But i love the both. This year my pigeons got them before me ( i never had to net them for pigeons before, only for the butterfly) . So i harvest the flowering tops of my curly kale instead. They didn`t seems to bother with those and i loved them as well.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
The pigeons had a good go at mine too. Next time I'll net much sooner.
@rhondaverma63582 жыл бұрын
I hope you write a book about all the items you grow. I would love to see an extensive volume on this. Thank you.
@tesstess33712 жыл бұрын
He has a book out: Grow veg! I got last year for Mother's day.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed. You can find out about the book here: www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx
@PinkCoconut82 жыл бұрын
I only know the big round brocoli. I was not aware of the sprouting brocoli. I tried it last year but I did not get anything. Just really tall plants. And apparently more brocoli plants grew all around my garden as the wind blew seeds from my crop around my backyard 🤭
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
I hope you manage to get a decent crop this time round. Sprouting broccoli is very easy to grow, so it may be worth trying that this time round.
@djsimonrossprice94002 жыл бұрын
Great info Ben, but just one little point. On the subject of the dreaded W.C butterfly.. If using fleece please make sure the plants DONT touch the fleece .These pesky little critters will lay eggs thru mesh... i had that this year on my sprouts.. was gobsmacked at their cunning..🤣👍👍👍
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the warning Simon! They are cunning indeed.
@djsimonrossprice94002 жыл бұрын
@@GrowVeg Cunning blimey ben. Last year i found out just how cunning they were.. I only had a few cabbage so everyday I'd be on patrol for them little yellow eggs.. well thinking i was the smart one I'd brush them off... Job done.... so i thought.. they then started laying SINGLE eggs over the leaf... Very difficult to spot. So over winter thought I'd put frames around my beds and cover with fleece.. Like i said as cabbages grew they touched fleece and spotted eggs.... Cunning ??. Like a tory M.P.🤣🤣 Keep up the fantastic work. You certainly have a way of putting it across. Should be on gardeners world...👍👍👍👍👍