How to grow broccoli in pots? Detailed planting methods and care tips

Broccoli is rich in nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins, and also has anti-cancer and cancer-fighting effects and functions, so many people really enjoy eating it. In fact, broccoli can also be grown on a balcony. Let's learn about the planting methods and care of potted broccoli.

I. Planting steps

1. First, grow the broccoli seeds in seedling trays (disposable cups can also be used instead). Sow 1 seed per tray, cover with a thin layer of soil, and keep the soil moist and the temperature suitable. The optimum temperature for seed germination is 25°C.

2. After germination, transplant them into flower pots. Broccoli plants are relatively tall, so choose a flower pot with a diameter of at least 25 cm.

3. Broccoli needs to grow under sufficient light; insufficient light will lead to leggy growth. Broccoli has a relatively long growth cycle. During the development of the head, broccoli also has a relatively high demand for trace elements such as boron, molybdenum and magnesium, so appropriate trace elements and foliar fertilizer need to be applied before budding.

II. Key care points

1. Selecting seedlings

Growing broccoli in pots is more difficult than growing it in the ground, so when selecting seedlings, be sure to choose seedlings with upright growth and strong young stems as planting stock.

2. Digging holes

Broccoli needs to grow in a relatively large container. Dig several holes in the container, and the holes must be larger than the soil block at the base of the seedlings.

3. Planting seedlings

Gently move the broccoli seedlings into the container, water thoroughly and cover with soil to complete planting.

4. Earthing up

During the growth of broccoli, straighten the seedlings in time, add soil appropriately and water.

5. Fertilizing

Pay attention to fertilizing during routine care. Broccoli has a relatively high demand for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. You can make some organic fertilizer yourself. If you find that troublesome, you can apply some microbial fruit and vegetable fertilizer to improve soil fertility. The microbial metabolites effectively improve soil fertility and quickly decompose nutrients in the soil. After broccoli absorbs them, it will grow bigger and bigger.

6. Earthing up

In order to prevent broccoli from falling over during growth, you need to earth up more. Once the soil is firm, it will naturally benefit its growth.

7. Topdressing

Once the broccoli buds grow to the size of a 1-yuan coin, you can begin topdressing. It is recommended to apply microbial fruit and vegetable fertilizer once every 15 days. The microorganisms fix nitrogen and release phosphorus and potassium, promoting the growth of broccoli.

8. Harvesting

About every 13 weeks, broccoli can grow to the size of a fist. This is the best time to harvest, and the taste is very good, tasting very crisp and tender.