The jokes about how mothers of small fidgets try to feed their broccoli have long become a classics of humor about children and healthy nutrition. But jokes are jokes, but in this cabbage there is really a lot of useful, and by its taste qualities it does not differ much from the usual color. It is important to note that all the gardeners will be able to cope with the cultivation, which has already mastered the subtleties of the construction of white cabbage. Below we will talk about how to grow cabbage broccoli and what sorts worth paying attention to.
Technology of broccoli growing
Equally often used as a seedling method, and planting directly into the soil on the site. In fact, growing broccoli seedlings at home is not much different from working with ordinary white cabbage. Yes, and with a direct landing in the soil there are no special differences. So, consider each of the methods in more detail:
- First, let us touch on the question of how to grow cabbage broccoli seedlings . We will use boxes about 25 cm high. Pre-weave there a layer of drainage, then prepared a standard substrate. If possible, it is better to choose alkaline or neutral soils. In the boxes, make small grooves every 3 cm, not more than 2 cm deep. Next, water the ground to slightly compact, and then sow the seeds. The temperature for germination is about 20 ° C, after pitting it is lowered by a couple of degrees. The second stage of cultivation of broccoli cabbage by seedling method is to dive after the appearance of five real leaflets. Once the seedlings are ready, they are transferred to a permanent place and planted every 40 cm.
- Growing and caring for broccoli when planting directly into the ground is somewhat different. Before planting, the largest planting material is carefully selected, then it is soaked in a standard method and warmed up a little. They start work around May. Beforehand, it is also necessary to pour the soil and after a couple of hours already plant the seeds. Further recommendations for the cultivation and care of broccoli are the timely thinning and watering.
During the cultivation of broccoli, it is important to follow several rules. In the heat period, we must moisturize the air properly. This will help you with systematic watering. If the moisture is low, the leaves do not grow well and the cabbage will turn out somewhat loose. With regard to pest control, it is worth giving preference to the decoction of tomato leaves. But to fight with caterpillars or slugs better decoction of bitter pepper. In extreme cases, you will have to use chemicals.
The best cabbage broccoli
Now a little bit about choosing a variety. You can search for a long time, but you'll have to do it almost blindly, because in our areas this culture has not yet managed to register and meets not so often. So it makes sense to take advice from experienced gardeners and give preference to one of the best varieties of cabbage: "Vitamin" or "Tonus."
The grade "Tonus" refers to the early ones. The hue of the ripe head is dark green with a blue tint.
Variety "Vitamin" from the mid-ripening. He also fully ripens in about 90 days. The head of this variety is somewhat larger and its weight can reach 250 g. Almost all varieties are excellent for cold climate conditions and even this culture will survive without loss to zero. But excessive dryness can affect the quality of the crop. That's why it is important to monitor the humidity and frequency of watering.
Fans of Dutch varieties praise "Agasi" (early - 65-75 days), "Beaumont" (all-season hybrid, about 75 days), "Monaco" (early - 70 days).