Summer Broccoli F1

How to Grow: Sow seeds late July/august under protection/in greenhouse or September (after spring equinox) – February. Put in a main crop ahead of winter by Mid-February. Sow 4-6 weeks before the date you wish to plant them in the garden, in seedling trays so they can be easily thinned ahead of transplanting.  Using a pen tip poke holes into seed raising mix and sow 7mm deep, 5 or so seeds in each hole and thin to the strongest seedling.  Keep seedling protected from the dreaded white butterfly November – March.  They are ready to transplant when true leaves have formed, and they are 6-8cm tall.  When planting ensure that they are planted only as deep as the seedling soil level. Plant seedling 40-50cm apart to allow plenty of room for their big leaves and mulch well.  Cover with insect netting until the risk of white butterflies is over.  As plants mature cover the heads with the leave using soft ties.  This protects the curds from turing yellow from the sun or getting damage from rain or frost.  Feed with seasol every few weeks.  Despite most brassicas getting too leafy from the high nitrogen, caulis appreciate the nitrogen boost