Broccoli is the one vegetable I have loved my entire life. As a kid, I ate it raw. Now I adore it lightly sautéed with teriyaki chicken so that it turns bright green, slightly tender, and soaks in the sauce for a delicious flair.
But the best way to enjoy this nutritious brassica is straight from the garden. Or, if you’re short on growing space, from the container garden.
Have you ever tried growing this cruciferous vegetable in containers?
It’s easy and convenient, and this article will teach you how to do it from choosing the right container and soil to caring for your plants and harvesting your own fresh broccoli.
Selecting the Right Container:
Container Type
Container Size
Drainage
Preparing the Soil:
Soil Mix
Fertilization
Planting Broccoli Seeds or Seedlings:
Seed Starting
Transplanting Seedlings
Caring for Your Broccoli Plants
Sunlight and Location
Watering
Mulching
Pest and Disease Control
Thinning Seedlings
Harvesting Your Broccoli:
Harvesting Time
Cutting Techniques
Tips for Successful Container Broccoli Gardening:
Companion Planting
Crop Rotation