How long is the growing period for broccoli?

How long is the growing period for broccoli?

The growth cycle of broccoli is about 80-90 days, but there are differences between different varieties. For example, the growth cycle of early-maturing varieties is about 90-100 days, mid-maturing varieties is about 110 days, and late-maturing varieties is about 120 days.

The growth of broccoli goes through several stages, including the seedling stage, vegetative growth stage, flower head growth stage, flowering and seed setting stage. It is usually planted in autumn, cared for in the winter, and put on the market in the spring of the following year.

The growth process of broccoli

1. Seedling stage: From sowing broccoli to transplanting, to the growth of 5-6 true leaves, it lasts about 30-40 days.

2. Vegetative growth period: From the time the broccoli is planted to the appearance of the flower head, the plant grows rapidly during this period and lasts for 60-90 days.

3. Flower head growth period: From the appearance of broccoli flower heads to the harvest, the flower buds and flower stems of the plant will grow rapidly, which takes 15-20 days.

Broccoli growth period maintenance and management

1. During the seedling stage of broccoli, you need to pay attention to the temperature and humidity of the environment. If the temperature is too high, you must provide shade and cool it down in time, and water it appropriately to maintain humidity.

2. The use of nitrogen fertilizer should be controlled during the flower head growth period of broccoli, otherwise it will cause the plant to grow too tall. You can increase the application of phosphorus fertilizer and boron fertilizer appropriately, and apply foliar fertilizer during the forming period.