How many days is the growing period of broccoli?

Ercai is usually sown in August and September, transplanted in October, and harvested in December. Late-maturing ercai varieties are harvested in January and February.

Baby vegetable growing period

The growing period and cycle of ercai is relatively long, about 75-130 days. If ercai is grown in a greenhouse, it can be grown all year round. If it is grown in the open air, it is generally planted in spring and autumn. In spring, it is planted in March and April, and in autumn, it is planted in August and September. It is harvested in January and February of the winter of the same year after planting.

Growing conditions of broccoli

Ercai has relatively low requirements for soil, but is more suitable for growing in loam or sandy loam with deep soil, fertile and loose soil and good drainage. It likes weakly alkaline soil. The temperature suitable for ercai growth is 8-15 degrees, and the temperature for seed germination is 20-28 degrees.

Management of baby vegetables during growth period

When broccoli is growing, it is easily attacked by diseases and pests, so it needs to be sprayed with fungicides regularly during maintenance. Generally, spray carbendazim solution once every 15-20 days to kill insects and inhibit bacteria. Water it according to the principle of watering when the soil is dry and watering when the soil is wet, and be careful not to allow water to accumulate.