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Broccoli
Broccoli
Broccoli is considered a cool-season vegetable. Cool-season vegetables can withstand temperatures below 32 F (how far below varies by crop and situation) and are generally more productive and have higher quality produce when grown during cooler spring and fall seasons.
Broccoli is typically grown in the garden using transplants can be successfully transplanted in the garden in early April for spring planting and early August for fall planting. A spacing of 1.5 - 2 feet between plants is ideal.
Recommended cultivars include Packman, Green Magic, Emperor, Diplomat, Marathon, Artwork, and Arcadia.
Read more about successfully growing broccoli in Tennessee, including harvesting and storage recommendations here.
Common Issues with Broccoli
Common Issues with Broccoli
Cabbage Worm
Cabbage Worm
A range of immature moths feed on the foliage leaving moderate to large holes in the leaves. Netting or row covers can exclude these pests, and biological or conventional insecticides can be used for control.
Aphids
Aphids
Aphids feed on leaves and other plant parts and lodge themselves around buds. Can often be found on the underside of leaves. Conventional insecticides or insecticidal soaps can be used for control.
Downy Mildew
Downy Mildew
Downy Mildew looks like purplish spots that then turn yellow/brown on the upper side of the leaf. You may see growth on leaf underside. Protective fungicides, crop rotation, resistant cultivars can be useful.
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