Broccoli - How To

Broccoli is fastly becoming a stable in the West Indies dining experience. A bit of green goes a long way in developing a healthy lifestyle. Lets take a more detail look at Broccoli.

Broccoli is a member of the mustard family and its cultivation is similar to that of cabbage. This crop would grow in most locations where other vegetables are grown, however it prefers or likes rich deep well manured soils.

Recommended Varieties

Green Comet                       Hy Crown

Nursery Management

1.       Prepare seed boxes with soil mixed with well rotted pen manure.

2.       Treat with sevin to protect from ants and other soil insects.

3.       Place seeds ½ inch deep in soil.

4.       Wet as often as necessary.

Your seedlings should be ready for transplanting in approximately 3-4 weeks.

Land Preparation

1.       Clear land from weeds and shrubs. Leave to rot or burn.

2.       Make beds 3ft wide; raised 6 inches high. Place beds 8-10 inches apart.

3.       Incorporate (mix) pen manure into soil.

Planting

1.       Moisten soil in seedlings boxes 1 hour before transplanting.

2.       Plant your seedlings 1 ft apart; two rows per bed.

NB: Remember to transplant early in the morning or late in the evening to prevent shock.