Harvesting Broccoli

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Jarsh83 Greenwood, IN Jul 01, 2011

This is my first time growing broccoli and I am trying to figure out if I should harvest it or not.

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Jul 01, 2011

Now is the time. The head is starting to seperate and I think I can see the faint yellow of a blossom preparing to open. Quality drops off fast when the blossoms start to open.

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HelenVT Charlotte, VT Jul 01, 2011

I agree with Farmerdill. The head should of been harvested about a week ago when it was tighter. It's better to err on being early than late. As we all know gardening is always is a learning experience.

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Jarsh83 Greenwood, IN Jul 01, 2011

Thank you both very much! I will cut it tomorrow morning. I was wondering if I could expect another crop from this plant or should start a new one? any thoughts?

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Jul 02, 2011

Depending on Variety and soil temps, broccoli will send out several cuttings of side shoots after the main head is harvested.

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Maine_Garden Sanford, ME Jul 05, 2011

This my first time growing broccoli also,.. I have a bunch of small, but nice looking heads,...? do I wait?.. or cut them and eat 'em?,,,, I went away for the 4th and came back to one of the biggest heads in bloom,.... ca I eat the blooms?

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Jul 05, 2011

Of course. quality will be way down, but perfectly edible. Whether they will be palatable to you? You will not know till you try.

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