How to Grow Broccoli in Pots? Detailed Planting Steps and Care Tips

I. Planting Steps

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

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

3. Broccoli needs to grow in full sunlight; insufficient light will lead to leggy growth. Broccoli has a relatively long growth cycle. During head development, broccoli also has a 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. Care Tips

1. Choosing seedlings

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

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 ball at the base of the seedling.

3. Planting seedlings

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

4. Mounding soil

During the growth of broccoli, the seedlings should be straightened in time, with appropriate mounding of soil and watering.

5. Fertilizing

Pay attention to fertilizing during regular 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, and after broccoli absorbs them, it will grow bigger and bigger.

6. Mounding soil

To prevent broccoli seedlings from falling over during growth, mound more soil. 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, topdressing can be carried out. 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. Harvest

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