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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 19, 2015
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    Try neem oil. Not only is it safe to use on plants, but it's an effective treatment against these types of pests. It will eradicate bad bugs but will not harm the good ones, like bees. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 20, 2015
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    Yes, you can thin whenever it is needed. However, if the plants are somewhat large, take care in pulling them up so as not to cause damge to the roots of nearby plants you wish to keep.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 30, 2015
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    Yes, it should be fine. When you are ready to eat some, just soak the broccoli in a bowl of salted water to pull any additional insects out of the broccoli. Let it sit in the salty water for 15 minutes. Rinse well and cook as you like.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 12, 2015
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    Your plant has bolted, or gone to seed. When it goes to seed, it sends up a shoot high above the head of broccoli plant. That shoot has pods coming off that resemble pea pods. While you could eat them, they wouldn't be very tasty. It's best to just chunk the plants and start over. Here is more information that should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/broccoli/bolting-broccoli-growing-broccoli-in-hot-weather.htm

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    September 12, 2015
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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 21, 2015
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    Broccoli does not regrow after harvesting, and once it begins flowering, the plant is no longer any good as far as being edible. You may as well go ahead and pull the plants as they need to be replanted each year. If you still have suitable weather, you can replant some now for a late crop.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 13, 2015
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    This is a nutritional issue.

    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaves-turning-reddish-purple.htm

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