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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comI bought some seedlings in April and the heads are flowering. The heads look thin; not like the firm one at a grocery store.
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1 Comment To "What Causes Broccoli to Flower Quickly?"
#1 Comment By Nikki On 05/27/2011 @ 9:26 am
Most likely the heat. Broccoli needs cooler temps to grow properly; otherwise, the plants will bolt. These articles should be of some help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/broccoli/how-to-grow-broccoli.htm [1]
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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/broccoli/bolting-broccoli-growing-broccoli-in-hot-weather.htm [3]