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Growing Broccoli (Brassica sp.)

Easy to grow. Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed.
Best planted at soil temperatures between 7°C and 30°C.

There are two main types of broccoli. The purple sprouting is hardier. The heading varieties cope well with warmer weather. Watch for cabbage white butterflies and remove the eggs and caterpillars as soon as possible.

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Culinary hints - cooking and eating Broccoli

Steam for best flavour.
Peel large stalks, slice and steam
Goes well with blue cheese sauce.

Your comments and tips

09 Feb 08 Phoebe (Unknown climate)
Did you know that the leaves are delicious cooked?
05 Jul 08 ~Mands! :o) (Australia - temperate climate)
I have several re-cropping broccoli - been in the ground for just over a year and still producing (although getting a bit woody!!). I have a black/brown/tan type bug beetle throughout. Zillions. What would it be? How can it be eradicated? Prefer natural solutions - soap? Chilli? What are good companions to deter? I've pulled up any plant inflicted but stupidly composted - hoping chooks will enjoy>> not a regular chook play area. Hoping advice is out there!!

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