Loose, Fluffy Broccoli

Question

I have been growing broccoli for a couple of months now. The first head I cut off was not as firm as the ones you get in the grocery store, but it was still decent. I thought maybe I didn’t let it go long enough, so the second head I let go a while longer. The second head was pretty loose and fluffy. I even let it go so long that I found one bud opening to a flower. What can I do to make the heads firmer?

Answer 1

The heads are loose because the plant is starting to bolt. Keeping it from bolting will keep the heads firmer. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/broccoli/bolting-broccoli-growing-broccoli-in-hot-weather.htm