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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    June 24, 2014
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    If you let ordinary broccoli bolt (flower) and go to seed, some plants might come up the next year, but they wouldn't look much like the broccoli you know, so, yes, you need to plant those every year.
    Some strains of perennial broccoli are being developed, you might want to look into those. Also there is a Chinese broccoli that is considered perennial. Here's a little information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/growing-asian-style-vegetables.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    July 16, 2014
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    Depending on the number of maggots you're seeing, and the length of time since you discovered them, you may be able to save the entire garden if you sacrifice the broccoli. But you'll probably want to take steps to stop these pests this year, so you'll be in good shape for next year. This article tells you more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/root-eating-insects-identifying-vegetable-root-maggots-and-root-maggot-control.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    July 21, 2014
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    To the best of my knowledge, the worms are not dangerous to human health. An old farmers' trick is to soak veggies in cold salt water for 10 minutes or so, to encourage all the critters to let go. If you're growing yourself, you'll want to practice some controls before food gets to the kitchen. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/broccoli/worms-in-broccoli-caterpillars-in-the-broccoli-head.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    July 31, 2014
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    No treatment, insecticide, or preventive system is one hundred percent effective. So if you want to go to the trouble to use two preventive approaches, you're going to have a much better chance to achieve broccoli fabulousness.

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    JB on
    September 5, 2014
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    Thanks for the reply. I'm not asking about whether secondary heads are unusual but rather about how they are definitely not as nice as the first ones. I did manage to find mention elsewhere that commercial growers toss the plants after the first harvest because the secondaries are not as good, and with further iterations the plant eventually stops trying at all. Apparently what I'm seeing is common. I guess I need to lower expectations and just try to gather some small heads to munch on.

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    theficuswrangler on
    September 5, 2014
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    Secondary heads are not unusual - kind of depends on the variety. This article may have some tips you can use: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/broccoli/how-to-grow-broccoli.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 11, 2014
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    Yes, the leaves of broccoli can be harvested and eaten if desired. However, it is best to harvest them while they are young and tender since older leaves become tough and bitter tasting.

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