![]() Apply this second fertilization to direct-seeded broccoli when plants reach 6 inches tall. Three to four weeks after transplanting, side-dress established plants with calcium nitrate (15.5-0-0) at 2 pounds per 100 feet of row. In the absence of a soil test, apply 10-10-10 at 2.5 pounds per 100 square feet before planting. Information on soil testing is available in the fact sheet HGIC 1652, Soil Testing.īroccoli is a heavy feeder. Performing a soil test is always the best method to determine the fertilization needs of the crop. Have your garden soil tested several months prior to planting and adjust the soil pH according to soil test recommendations. Soil pH is very important and should be between 5.8 and 6.5 for the best growth. ![]() Soils that are well-suited for growing broccoli are fertile, well-drained, and have a texture ranging from sandy loam to clay loam.
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