Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica · Cabbages · Cabbage family
Also known as: Calabrese
Easy40–90cmPet-friendlyEdible
Broccoli care at a glance
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–21 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Ideal temperature
- 15–21 °C
- Life cycle
- Biennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Broccoli
Common pests on Broccoli include Cabbage white caterpillars. Also possible: Mealy cabbage aphid, Cabbage root fly, Slugs and snails and Flea beetles. A common disease is Clubroot. Also possible: Black rot. Broccoli is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Cabbage white caterpillars High
- Mealy cabbage aphid Medium
- Cabbage root fly Medium
- Flea beetles Low
- Slugs and snails Medium
Disease
- Clubroot High
- Black rot Medium
Weather
- Bolting High
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Frequently asked questions about Broccoli
- Which pests affect Broccoli?
- Common pests on Broccoli include Cabbage white caterpillars. Also possible: Mealy cabbage aphid, Cabbage root fly, Slugs and snails and Flea beetles.
- Which diseases affect Broccoli?
- A common disease is Clubroot. Also possible: Black rot.
- Is Broccoli toxic to cats and dogs?
- Broccoli is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Broccoli need?
- Broccoli has a high water requirement.
- What light does Broccoli need?
- Broccoli prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Broccoli frost-hardy?
- Broccoli is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -4 °C.
- Can you eat Broccoli?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: flowers and stems.