When To Transplant Broccoli [Right Way]

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When To Transplant Broccoli The Easy Way

Last updated: 03/26/21

As a kid, I always dreaded when broccoli made its way onto the dinner plate. Today, it happens to be one of my favorite additions.

From stir-fry to casserole to a fresh broccoli snack, its versatility and nutritional value make it a top-tier vegetable.

So in an attempt to fulfill my newfound enjoyment of the small tree vegetable I decided to start growing it in my garden.

Unlike many of my other garden plants, it turns out you have to start broccoli from seed and there are two harvest times allowing for a more continuous supply of broccoli.

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Growing Broccoli Indoors [Level Up Garden Guide]

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Growing Broccoli Indoors Beginner Guide

Last updated: 9/15/20

Little is known about growing Broccoli indoors! This is despite its high popularity in the market.

I am in love with this nutritious vegetable. But every time I went out to buy it from the market, the high costs discouraged me. I knew I had to find a lasting solution to continue enjoying my favorite veggie.

Are you looking out to growing Broccoli indoors? Read on to get experts’ tips and skills to kick-start you.

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How Long Does Broccoli Last | 7 Tips to Extend its Shelf Life

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How Long Does Broccoli Last | 7 Tips to Extend its Shelf Life

Last updated: 10/31/21

Broccoli is a vegetable that does not have an indefinite shelf life.  Unfortunately, mother nature did not put a best by date, sell-by date, or use by date stamped on the green stalk.

You will learn about the shelf life of broccoli, plus some tips on how to make broccoli last longer.

Broccoli’s shelf life is dependent on the different ways & methods that you store it.  Broccoli that is freshly picked will last for 7-14 days in the fridge.  Cooked broccoli will last for approximately 7-9 days in the fridge. 

Frozen broccoli will last for 6-8 months in the freezer.  Pickled broccoli lasts for about 4-6 months if pickled, canned, and stored in a refrigerator properly.

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Growing Broccoli in Containers | 10 Tips You MUST Know

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Growing Broccoli in Containers | 10 Tips You MUST Know

Last updated: 10/31/21

The allure of container gardening has become a whimsical curiosity for many new gardeners. Growing Broccoli in a Container surprises many people when they hear about this possibility.

Growing broccoli in a container is certainly a welcoming delight that many beginners and even experienced gardeners did not know was even possible.

Broccoli is one of those vegetables that always tastes and looks better grown fresh in a raised garden or pot.  You will learn 10 tips on the best ways, methods, and techniques on how to grow broccoli in a container.

We tried to cram as much broccoli growing information in these tips as possible without getting too technical.

We do have a much more detailed post about growing broccoli which can be found here.

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Growing Broccoli From Seed to Stir Fry

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Growing Broccoli From Seed to Stir Fry

Last updated: 10/14/18

Broccoli is one of those vegetables that always seems to stick out in stir-frys.  You can’t miss those big chunks of dark green florets that are steaming hot on your plate of some Asian dish.

Have you ever tasted your own freshly picked broccoli from your garden?  There is a huge difference between supermarket broccoli and homegrown broccoli.   The fresh flavors of homegrown broccoli explode in your mouth.

You have to wonder why George Bush said, “I do not like broccoli. And I haven’t liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I’m President of the United States and I’m not going to eat any more broccoli.”

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