“The early bird catches the worm.” – this probably also applies to the pre-growing of broccoli. If you sow these vegetables at home in good time, you can expect a successful harvest sooner. But that's not the only reason why it's worth pre-growing broccoli.
How can broccoli be preferred?
Broccoli can be grownfrom Januaryat home at a temperature between 15 and 20 °C. To do this, the seeds are sown1 cm deep in a sowing container and kept moist. From April onwards, the young plants can be moved outdoors.
What do I need to grow broccoli?
To grow broccoli
you need aseed containersuch as a seed tray or a seed pot, humus-richsowing soiland germinableBroccoli seeds You should also choose the right time of year for sowing broccoli.
When should broccoli seeds be sown at home?
There are very early broccoli varieties that can be sown at home as early as January. Basically, the best time for sowing at home is betweenFebruary and March. After April, pre-cultivation is no longer worthwhile.
How to sow broccoli seeds correctly?
After you have filled the sowing container with sowing soil, sow the broccoli seeds in it about1 cm deep. It is important that the seeds are covered with soil as they are dark germinators. Then press down, pour and place in a bright place.
What germination temperature is ideal for broccoli?
Broccoli seeds germinate best at a temperaturebetween 15 and 20 °C A place in the apartment, for example in the living room or kitchen, is therefore optimal. However, do not place the container with the seeds directly next to a heater that is often running. It's usually too warm there.
How long do broccoli seeds take to germinate?
It takes8 to 12 days for the cotyledons of broccoli to become visible on the surface of the soil. As soon as the cotyledons are fully formed, the seedlings can be transplanted into individual pots.
When can the young broccoli plants be planted?
FromApril/May the young broccoli plants can be planted outdoors. Then the plants should be about 10 cm tall and strong enough.
What is important when moving broccoli outdoors?
Before the broccoli plants are put into the ground, the already nutrient-rich soil should be enriched withcompostor another long-term fertilizer. Keep adistanceof at least 50 cm between the individual plants andwaterwater them well. It is also recommended to cover the broccoli plants with avegetable net. Then pests like the cabbage fly and the cabbage white butterfly have no chance.
Is a pre-culture of broccoli useful?
It is certainlyuseful to prefer Brassica oleracea var. italica. This means you will get strong young plants more quickly, which are already quite robust when released outdoors and will not immediately die due to pest damage. In addition, the plants at home are safe from excessive frost.
Tip
Hardening off on the balcony or terrace
If the broccoli plants have already grown to about 5 cm tall, you can harden them off outside on the balcony or terrace for a few hours a day in mild temperatures and sunshine.
