It's not just the cultivation of potatoes, leeks, beans, tomatoes and peppers that benefits from piling up. You also get many benefits from broccoli. But, among other things, the right time is crucial.
What should you consider when piling up broccoli?
Theyoung plantsof broccoli should be piled up withnutrient-rich soilabout two to four weeks after planting outdoors. The earth is piled up around theroot area to form a hill about 10 to 20 cm high.
What does piling broccoli lead to?
Bulking broccoli causes the plant to produce moreside shoots. This means that this heavy feeder is able to absorbmore nutrientsandwater Stronger plants can then develop that produce more and larger florets. The result: the broccoli harvest becomes more successful. Furthermore, piling up broccoli ensures more stability when growing and the heat can be better retained in the soil.
Does piling broccoli deter pests?
Bulking broccoli deters pests and can also reduce the risk of diseases like clubroot. Among the pests, it is primarily the cabbage fly that poses a threat to broccoli and is kept away by the accumulated root area. It usually lays its eggs on the root collar of broccoli. However, if this is covered with plenty of soil, the pest sees no chance and prefers to look for other plants to lay its eggs.
When is the best time to pile broccoli?
Abouttwo weeksafter the sown broccoli plants have been separated or the early young plantshave been placed outdoors, the ideal time has come for piling up. Then the broccoli plants have grown with their roots and are willing to develop even more lateral roots if the appropriate soil is available. At this time the plants are usually 15 to 20 cm tall.
Which soil is suitable for growing broccoli?
fresh and nutrient-rich soil is best suited for piling up Brassica oleracea var. italica. This can be, for example, compost soil, commercial vegetable soil or bokashi soil. You can also add some fertilizer to this soil. Then you don't need to fertilize the broccoli additionally for the next four weeks. Also make sure that the soil for hilling is slightly moist and loose.
How to pile broccoli correctly?
Before you pile up the broccoli, you shouldhoe the soil a littleand removeweedsThen build downwards from the main shoot, directly above the root area, a smallhillmade of soil. This should be around 10 to 20 cm high and 20 cm wide. It is important to thenpress the soil
Should winter broccoli also be piled up alongside broccoli?
Winter broccoli should not be piled up in the fall, butonly the following spring. Otherwise, the winter broccoli would receive too many nutrients in the fall and winter, which can harm its growth as it accelerates it and therefore makes it more susceptible to frost.
Tip
Be careful when watering piled up broccoli
Heaped broccoli should preferably be watered with a spray attachment or around the heap. Otherwise there is a risk that the soil will be washed away by piling up.
