Growing broccoli in your garden is not difficult, but to get a rich harvest, it is important to choose the right place for planting.
Sunbathing: choosing a well-lit place
Broccoli is a light-loving crop, so choose open sunny areas for planting it. In the shade, the plants will stretch out, and the heads will be small and loose, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Fertile soil is the key to success
Broccoli grows well in fertile, loose, well-drained soil with a pH level close to neutral or slightly alkaline.
To improve the quality of the soil, you can add organic fertilizers, such as compost or humus, before planting broccoli.
Predecessors: Choosing the Right Neighbors
The best predecessors for broccoli are legumes, onions, garlic and cucumbers. It is not recommended to plant broccoli after cabbage crops, as they have common pests and diseases.
Watering: moist, but not stagnant
Broccoli requires regular and abundant watering, especially during the period of head formation. However, it is important to avoid stagnant water, as this can lead to root rot.
Wind protection: creating comfortable conditions
Broccoli is a rather fragile plant, so it is better to plant it in areas protected from the wind. Strong winds can break the stems and damage the heads.
Summary
If you choose the right place to plant broccoli, this crop will delight you with tasty and healthy inflorescences until the very end of the season.
Earlier we talked about how to get a good garlic harvest .
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
