How to Grow Amazing Broccoli | Tips, Tricks and Troubleshooting

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[@neverlostforwords]

I am in Melbourne, Australia. For the past few years, I have grown broccoli the following way. I plant small seedlings (starters) in mid-summer, while the soil and weather are still warm. I cover the raised bed with a fitted cover of shade cloth - 70% UV reduction, The sides of the shade cloth cover meet the ground surrounding the raised bed. I peg the shade cloth to the ground so no moths can get underneath. At that time of the year, they are everywhere here so it's vital to exclude them. the plants grow away happily under the shade cloth until winter comes, then they slow down, and by June/July (mid-winter), they have produced large heads like the ones shown in this video. At that stage, the cover is propped up on stakes and there aren't any moths around to make holes in leaves, lay eggs etc. The broccoli heads appear randomly and as soon as they reach a good size, I harvest them and cook them as part of the evening meal. I only grow a bed of nine broccoli plants so there is not enough to freeze. After cutting off the main heads, the side shoots produce the smaller broccoli as shown in this video. I harvest those when I want to add broccoli to a dish for dinner. At that point, I pull out the plant and make stock from the plant stems and freeze to add to soups and casseroles for added nutrition. I use home-made compost to grow the broccoli and mulch with organic sugar cane mulch. I water most days with a drip system and/or garden hose. The raised bed cover net stops rain and pollution falling directly on the broccoli. Some rain drips through the net but not enough to damage the plants.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much for the great tips!😊

[@barbaranielsen2888]

I am in the mountains of Costa Rica. Perhaps our zones are similar? Thank you for responding!

[@samanthapersaud8366]

😮wow cool

[@WJMTV]

This is probably the most concise, most informative "tips and tricks for broccoli" video I've watched. Easily digestible. Thank you so much for all the information and for presenting it so well.

[@anstriagreenwood3365]

Agree 100%

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much! I’m glad it was helpful!

[@abigailbelford883]

First video of hers I've ever seen, but it was so well done and peaceful to watch, I subscribed. Looking forward to watching more.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much!😊

[@fedoragibson3059]

@@abigailbelford883 same here. she has a very soothing voice

[@avo6198]

A good man will always appreciate a woman who can grow a garden and cook. Great video!

[@tazwowe]

Someone else mentioned using the tough stems. I use the thick stump part in stir fries. First peel off the tough outer layers then slice to desired shape and size. I have also used it shredded in my coleslaw. Thanks for an amazing video🙂

[@sbarr10]

THANKS FOR THESE TIPS! 1. Put out broccoli plants when nighttime lows are at / above 7 degrees C / 45 F. 2. Mulch / top dress the roots with partially rotted manure. Broccoli is a heavy nitrogen feeder. 3. Use floating row cover / use BT (bacillus thuringiensis) to keep off cabbage moths. 4. Rotate crops around.

[@RichWoods23]

The moths are actually butterflies and the worms are their caterpillars. It's strange how much language varies.

[@johnnieblackburn3182]

I lived in the desert in California. My first year of growing brocolli and cauliflower, I seeded both in late May/early June, not realizing they were cool season veggies. By October I had beautiful plants, but not one head of broccoli or cauliflower. The rest of my garden was finished producing. I had planted at least 25 broccoli and 25 cauliflower plants, and I was really disappointed that there was no harvest. I abandoned my garden for the year. I went out to my garden area in late December, and much to my surprise, I had a huge crop of broccolli. But still, no cauliflower, just beautiful plants.

[@olhademidova3192]

Попробуйте посадить брокколи и цветную капуста в октябре.

[@lynettemcdonald2425]

Yes. We live in sunny Arizona. Planting broccoli in late September - early October worked great. It’s January & we are ready to harvest !

[@fatman7817]

Don't forget that all parts of the broccoli plant are edible.

[@finaayuwardani]

you are living in the middle of beautiful green plants I always dream of.

[@sugarbomb26]

This is the best broccoli growing video I have found! Nobody else mentioned half the advice you did. Thank you!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m glad you found it helpful.😊

[@nebraskaprairieladyprepper3422]

So exciting and inspirational. Thank you. My husband and I just bought a Harvest Right freeze dryer. We want to try to freeze-dry our broccoli and cauliflower.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Lucky you!😊

[@chelseasawatzky2471]

Best broccoli video I've seen so far, thanks!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thanks so much and you’re most welcome!

[@Jj-lg8lr]

Excellent advice and instructions!!! First year here growing edibles in SC, USA; son grew two beautiful and large heads of broccoli in a big planter on our back deck (deer can’t reach). Absolutely delicious! Looking forward to his growing more edibles! Thank you!

[@orion-se6bv]

I am growing broccoli here in Missouri for the first time and this is the best video for growing I have found thank you so much for taking the time to help us

[@user-xc2to1kb6f]

I'm a dairy extension in Thailand, and I'm about to have my own land outside Bangkok. I wish to have a small livestock farm and a small garden for planting some vegetables. I'm so excited for that! Your channel help me picture how I should make my farm and garden. Thanks for sharing!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Welcome!😊

[@gennmartin3034]

My 7 year old daughter is so excited to have our own broccoli. I am learning from you

[@Influencial_ross]

I just started growing my broccoli I can’t wait to see how they bare

[@chiomascharm4596]

This is very helpful! I just grew broccoli for the first time but my head was small. Still excited but they will be bigger next time! I love that your kids help too🥰

[@juliawei8990]

I am growing Micro broccoli in my condo... Love to move to a little farm to grow broccoli in the openfield.... where are you located ?

[@daisong2661]

she should be a teacher, so good at lecturing. best video, very informative, Thanks

[@dividav1224]

You are living in paradise! #Garden envy

[@deanabossio3091]

I shave off the outer skin and eat the inner stem. Delicious and nutritious. Great video. Inspiring garden!

[@janicesatterwhite4513]

I like the stem in soup or raw like celery. It's really good. Janice

[@johnnieblackburn3182]

I love the stalk slightly steamed. I always used slices of the stalk ... the heads for my kids, and I usually get what's left and pieces of the stalk. Sweet and delicious.

[@dennistaft7868]

I planted 20 plants and woodchucks ate them the same day. I went and bought more and put up a chicken wire fence then planted 25 plants. 2 days later the chucks got in and ate them also. So I guess they like them better than me.

[@JUNKHOUSEDOG]

have you tried eating woodchucks, i believe they have a healthy diet lol

[@cgregornik]

Cooking tip, you can peel the tougher stem and cook as desired for extended harvest. I usually use that part on baked spuds or in stews. Great video!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Love it! Thanks.

[@leannecahill2865]

Thank you for your informative video AND most importantly, referring to temps in Celsius.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I usually get comments with the opposite sentiment. You must be Canadian.😊

[@moregardening5014]

Came back to watch this video again, my broccoli is doing great this year! I’m going to keep a close eye on it and hopefully have a nice harvest!

[@neil7680]

You motivate me to do more in my garden...

[@Marli2023]

Thanks for the great info. I learned some much needed knowledge about the broccoli. And the view in your background is stunning.

[@NOWOKEXYZ]

Awesome! Thank You! Highly Informative! Beautiful Garden!

[@northwestgardener5076]

This is my first year trying garlic I hope I get some nice ones like you. I'm looking forward to planting broccoli next year.

[@katelynsteele6295]

Amazing!!! Such an informative video - thank you!

[@inthegarden1917]

Ugh a big pretty garden. Thanks for sharing.

[@debsenritchedrefuge603]

I do see you have a beautiful greenhouse! Look forward to checking more of your videos out! Blessings ❤️

[@mikem970]

Going to try and grow some,because of this video. Will especially let some bloom!!

[@NatalieBakerLove]

Wonderful video with well explained methods. Thanks!

[@brandonjana2017]

This video is so helpful, thank you!!

[@whathappenedwas7083]

Really informative, and great back drop too!

[@luistessaable]

I just saw your video anf love brocolli.thanks for sharing your knowledge,i had success on growing brocolli last year i hope this year too

[@camicri4263]

Great tips, I don't remember ever hearing a better explanation! Thank you! Hugs🤗💜🤗

[@christafilius9131]

What a fantastic harvest! Love that you leave the broccoli flowers for the bees. They look really festive, as does the wheelbarrow ❤️

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Aren't they so cheerful! 🙂

[@pbandjelly1311]

That part of the video when the bees were happily buzzing among the broccoli flowers... caught myself smiling along with them :-) Great video!

[@jtrose6995]

Ahhh beautiful bc....love it there....greets from california and positively gorgeous garden!!

[@lisaelliott1149]

Oh my gosh I've never seen such magnificent broccoli! You have the magic touch. I tried once however our temps go from snow to 100 practically over night. Your garden is so beautiful. It's obvious the hard work and love you have added to that space. Well done on the bounty.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you! I've heard growing it in southern climates can be nearly impossible.

[@purplethumb7887]

Beautiful harvest!

[@robertcunningham5363]

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing.

[@fionatagaloa7910]

I love your video, thank you....and your garden is amazing

[@Kev6764]

Great tips on broccoli, my strategy this year is to keep broccoli and cabbage always covered and cool as possible. (Small gardener here)

[@aseemawilliams2319]

Just beautiful. I live in a very hot climate but I'm still going to try my best to plant broccoli. Thanks for the tips.

[@jadacaniford7300]

Thanks for all the tips on growing broccoli. Much appreciated

[@stephanienuce7711]

I love the way you teach my friend! Thank you!

[@riasharma561]

Thanks for sharing the wealth of your experience and energies

[@prashantsinghchauhan4430]

How good is the scenery !

[@britbaber603]

Learned a couple of things, thank you.

[@gailembleton662]

Very helpful video.. Thank you so much..WHAT A BUMPER CROP.. AMAZING

[@yesyoga]

Very informative and fun! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕

[@user-yg3dg1gj5y]

Very informative video, thank you!

[@alexburnley4109]

Great inspiring video I love it keep up the good work, KZbin need people like you to make more videos.

[@vicshel89]

Thank you so much for all this information I’m homeschooling my son and teaching him about growing his own foods herbs and plants.

[@maxzytaruk8558]

Such an incredible video!

[@tammielewis2438]

WOW! Thats a lot of broccoli! Looks grand.

[@gkava2349]

Excellent, very helpful, and to the point, video. My broccoli suffered greatly this season from cabbage worms (until I used BT) and excessive rain storms. Will use floating row covers next planting. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@dothedewinme]

we had at bad time with cabbage moths in our garden. we went there almost everyday and checked the undersides of the leaves for the caterpillars and for any eggs. once we discovered what was happenening and started checking and plucked them off, we got fantastic harvests!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Very nice video. Here in Alabama I have different challenges, meaning the in the springtime, weather gets hot quick. So, fall is my best time for growing broccoli. Thanks for sharing your garden. OAG

[@lalmansingh6399]

Love your video..so informative

[@sithembilefihla8666]

Thank you so much, the way you explain everything is totally amazing. You've definitely gained a new follower. All the way from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thanks so much and welcome!!😊

[@kikomartin-pr]

Going back over your older videos. Love all of your videos.

[@lynsmith2698]

Thank you Chelsea....great tips.

[@jembo1959]

Great video and thanks for sharing and well explained. Cheers from Ireland.

[@gailfagan7579]

HELLO fellow Canuck!! We are from BC, I lived in 100 Mile House, Caribou Plateau, on a ranch resort as a 16 yr old. Hubby lived in and around Kamloops area. We knew INSTANTLY you aren’t from California! We can tell by the trees behind you and the light. 👍👍❤️❤️🤣🤣 Anyway, we’re in our 60’s now, living south of Calgary. Thank you for your wisdom, we truly appreciate it. That said we lived in Prince George for 11 years and it was much the same. Anyway, this is southern ALBERTA and 30 degree temp changes all year round are common, very hard on plant, trees, etc. We also get large damaging hail in June, July and August. Just another hazard along with scorching temperatures and punishing winds...all ‘gifts’ from BC coast to the eastern slopes of the beautiful Rocky Mountains. I’ve learned and said that “you need to be a bit of a masochist to be a gardener in southern Alberta!”. AND...you truly need a sense of humour...🤣🤣. Anyway I’ve subscribed and find you very informative and intuitive. Thank you! ❤️❤️👍👍

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Welcome fellow Canadian! I love me some Canadian subscribers.😊 I’ve often wondered at why on earth I chose to put down roots here when I love to grow food so much. I mean, we don’t have it quite as bad as you guys, but I’ve had about enough of this near frost in July! Masochist, indeed!

[@evega8368]

So harvest is beautiful!!!

[@Ladythyme]

WOW Great tips! Thank You!!!

[@Thisisit120]

Oh this is awesome get to see you twice in one week I think your videos are such a joy.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

💞

[@esoterictrini]

Loved your insight and content delivery. Relaxed but real-world. You've converted me into a broccoli planter :)

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Yay!!!😁

[@RAYOFSONLITE]

Awesome garden. You are a fantastic presenter.

[@nkasafarm]

Nicely explained! I have just tried my first broccoli panting and can’t wait to see how I do!

[@jonigee1305]

great informative vlog.. I enjoyed hearing so many useful tips today. thank you ! Also, Your garden is beautiful and producing a bounty of veggies 😊

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much.😊

[@Dean06GTO]

Very informative, thank you.

[@ladytrader688]

it was wonderful "hanging out" with you. I have one little broccoli, my first ever, and I think I will let it go to flower to attract bees. Thank you so much.

[@MDaudVideojournalist]

Excellent information

[@VinnyfromSouthPhilly]

I’m growing some Calabrese broccoli from seed. Love your videos, keep up the great work!

[@glg3945]

LOVELY Harvest!!!! Great tips. Peace and Good Fortune to you and your family! So lovely!!!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

To you, too. xx

[@DustinDean]

That looks so good!!

[@reneebrown5598]

Dehydrated is an easy way to keep broccoli for soups and stews as well as an amazing creme of broccoli soup. Yumm.

[@adelinemarechal5539]

I steam my broccoli florets tender, then dehydrate them. when I need them, I just put them in hot water for 10 min, put them into pastas, it's delicious. I eat the stem steamed fresh, they don't re-hydrate good for my method. I like them better this way than blanched and frozen. it takes far less space too.

[@mountainsidefarm8357]

I have only had a decent broccoli harvest two years - and both of those we had a colder winter - (Florida planting seasons are backward, we grow in the winter) Our winters have been so warm the past few years I gave up trying to grow it here. Your broccoli is beautiful!!!

[@stepg4164]

Same here. Central FL only got little heads.

[@tabbyqueen4629]

Thanks your farm looks amazing 👏

[@geofferyromany4634]

just harvested my first broccoli when i realized that it had started to turn yellow and was spaced apart. The tip about dipping it into salt water for 10 minutes I really appreciate.

[@healingacres1748]

That was so clearly explained! This video was packed full of information! Thank you SO much!! What an abundant garden! Broccoli is my favourite veggie.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much.🙂

[@michellem7942]

Thank you so much for explaining about the small head development. I thought it was because I saved seed from a hybrid variety. However I did started the crop too early this year.

[@TheLeestarr]

excellent information,Thank you so much,Gardening is hard work but it's also enjoyable.

[@franniethorpe5650]

Enjoyed your presentation immensely..very concise and informative , straight to the point..Thanks from Barbados 🇧🇧

[@leejennifercorlewayres9193]

I love your style of just dropping all the knowledge you have at the right time not leaving out important details to know. Great job! 👍

[@dreadpiratesociety8183]

I really enjoyed your video. Your presentation of the data was clear and concise without any extraneous material. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and share it with all of us.

[@karlaasplund9500]

Thanks! Learned a lot about broccoli and cauliflower. I have not had luck growing them but will try again his summer!

[@lacyhay9022]

This has been very helpful. I had to make raised beds because of where I live. The last 2 years my broccoli hasn't done well and now I know why. Thank you for sharing.

[@sumirkaul7126]

Thanks dear, you are genuine and so is your video

[@LittleMountainRanch]

My pleasure.😊

[@jardinpetitbassin3787]

Very helpful! Thank you 😊 Martine 🇨🇦

[@anapaiz2975]

You live in paradise... beautiful place ❤️

[@dollyperry3020]

Lovely comprehensive video!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you, Dolly.

[@Momspennies2]

You have inspired me!

[@GOzoRAW]

Thank you great advice. My first ever attempt at growing broccoli, cabbage and Kolrabi served only to feed the snails! 🐌

[@saolyartstudio752]

Amazing garden you have. We try to grow organic vegetables this year. Helpful tip. A lot to learn ❤️ We try broccoli too. Hope it grow good. Love love your garden. Thanks

[@lisacarden1309]

Thank you for the information ♥️

[@miltonwelch8619]

That was helpful, thanks!