Posted: 7/18/2012 7:55:22 AM EDT
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I've been told it's best to plant broccoli right about now, between 01 July and 30 Sept.
Is the heat anything to worry about? I'll pulling out the cucumber plants that have stopped producing and planned on planting several broccoli plants in that area. Any soil prep tips I should know about? What about other plants that would do well in this climate? Thanks! |
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If I were you I would wait until later to plant broc. It's considered a "cole" crop, some call it "cold" crop. I'll be starting my seeds about the middle to end of August, and will plant it out in the garden a 2-3 weeks after it spouts up, and mulch heavily with straw, grass clipping, leaves, but not hay. I don't know what you winters are like, but I like anything that Eliot Coleman does for winter gardening. Other things you can plant would be coliflower, spinach, cabbage, lettuces, carrots, all root crops. Check out your local county extension office or master gardens for specific information.
- ETA: I would go ahead and add some compost or other natural fertilizers once you pull the cuc's. |
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I'm on my fourth crop up here. Just set transplants the other day. The transplants will love the heat as long as you give them enough water.
BUT, once mature, they (may or may not) bolt on you if it's too hot when they get to the stage of head formation. It's kind of a crap shoot. I'll go out and take some pics of some that is enduring 98* heat today. Pic added. 
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