Growing Broccoli in Newfoundland & Labrador
Broccoli suits cool Newfoundland summers. Start it indoors, plant out around your last frost, and keep it watered. Side shoots keep coming after the main head is cut.
When should I plant broccoli?
Timing can vary substantially across Newfoundland & Labrador. Choose your community for a more local answer.
Common questions
When should I start broccoli?
Timing depends a lot on where you are in Newfoundland & Labrador. Choose your community above for dates based on its frost record.
Why did it form tiny heads?
Stress from cold, drought or being root-bound before planting out.
What commonly goes wrong?
Cabbage worms, root maggot and club root in acidic soil.
Varieties to look for
- Side-shoot-producing types
Spacing
45 cm apart
Local guides
Also see: Growing Cabbage · Growing Kale
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