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Cut central head when buds begin to fatten and before yellow flowers appear. Side shoots will develop at leaf joints. Cutting the head lower on the stem will encourage fewer, but larger, side-shoots. Keep picking side-shoots to keep the plant producing. Over wintering (Sprouting) Types: These don't make a large main head; instead you get a profusion of small, nickel-sized shoots.Gather these long stems and flower buds for a springtime treat.
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Latin |
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Brassica oleraceae
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Transplants should be set out by the time they have 6-8 true leaves. When plants are 20-25cm (8-10") tall, push soil around stems up to bottom of first big leaf to encourage large side-shoots. Broccoli does best in cool weather. Overwintering (Sprouting) varieties should be side-dressed in February with a nitrogen fertilizer. For information about pests, see Growing Cole Crops, p.13.
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