McKinstry Farms • Tips from Farmer Will
Plant Type: Annual
Season: Spring and Fall
Needs full sun — at least 6 hours per day.
Keep soil evenly moist, about 1–1.5 inches of water per week.
Avoid letting it dry out between waterings.
Farmer Will's Tip:
"Consistent watering gives you nice big heads. No skips!"
Thrives in 60–70°F.
Can tolerate light frost.
Plant in rich, well-drained soil with compost.
Side-dress with fertilizer or compost when heads begin to form.
Harvest heads when they are tight and before the flowers start to open.
After the main head is cut, small side shoots will often grow for a second harvest.
Cabbage Worms: Inspect leaves and handpick pests.
Bolting: Happens in hot weather — harvest early in summer.
Broccoli is packed with nutrients and tastes even sweeter when grown in cool weather.