Is my broccoli ready to harvest? Or will it get much bigger
Is my broccoli ready to harvest? Or will it get much bigger
by Actinomycetaceae
28 Comments
magical-colors
I’d harvest it pronto. The florets are starting to open.
CommonBid2918
It can maybe go longer, I usually harvest once the heads start to separate a little bit and it’s not such a dense cluster, however if you like the stalks waiting that long could lead to stalks splitting
Weather is also a factor, to many bright sunny days at this stage can burn the Broccoli so of you’re expecting hot sunny weather, it may be a good idea to harvest now.
Harvesting is best done in the early morning before plants have had any chance to wilt in the sun
Minimum_Painter2335
Harvest now
TurnipSwap
i will get bigger but only as flowers. its getting ready to bolt.
Also eat the leaves. They are good and can be used like collards. I bake them for crispy chip like things.
InternationalYam3130
Harvest right now. It’s turning into a flower and is going to be bitter and terrible by tomorrow
It’s best day was probably yesterday or the day before. I can see them opening. You have a tight harvest window for broccoli. It’s not about size it’s about getting it right before the flowers open. The broccoli head is an unbloomed flower stalk
Fragrant_Actuary_596
Slow down 😂 got the snips ready!
ainteventryin
You probably should have picked it a couple of days ago, it’s going to bolt soon.
artichoke8
Cut it now and eat it tonight.
Actinomycetaceae
Ok I hear yall! I have been dying to eat something from the garden so I will be harvesting now (as soon as I can find a big enough knife).
frankietit
Now!! I’m always wanting them to get big but this is the time for you to harvest. Well done! Broccoli ain’t easy.
cauliflowerbroccoli
Eat it.
Electrical-Increase4
Nice work!!!
DullCriticism6671
Last moment to harvest, it’s about to flower.
ncsuga
Harvest, soak in salt water to clean of pests, wait for a potential second crown.
Cold-Question7504
You’re late to the party…
kerberos824
Harvest yesterday.
onepanto
I see you posted this an hour ago. It may already be too late. Harvest it now.
Prestigious-Wolf8039
It’s a little late. The yellow is starting. Pick and use quick.
NowWhoCouldThatBe
Meow
MetaphoricalMouse
cut that meow mang
BoozeIsTherapyRight
As others have said, it’s a few days past prime. Since broccoli is a flower, you want to eat it when the flower buds are tightly closed. It gets more and more bitter as it gets closer to blooming. If you have other broccoli plants, harvest when the buds are still green. If you’re not sure when, look at fresh broccoli in the grocery and harvest when your plants look like that.
BothNotice7035
Ten minutes ago!
follyjunebug
Congrats! I never have luck with broccoli
Secret-Raspberry3063
Yes it’s about to flower
Unable-Ad2550
Don’t take out the whole plant though. Just slice at an angle below the head. You can get more smaller heads throughout the season and also harvest the leaves…very tasty.
perfectlyagedsausage
Use a clean sharp knife to cut it so you don’t spread disease , so your plant will start throwing broccolini. Also put a table spoon of 21-0-0 fertilizer and water on good and get ready for a lot of broccolini’s
28 Comments
I’d harvest it pronto. The florets are starting to open.
It can maybe go longer, I usually harvest once the heads start to separate a little bit and it’s not such a dense cluster, however if you like the stalks waiting that long could lead to stalks splitting
Weather is also a factor, to many bright sunny days at this stage can burn the Broccoli so of you’re expecting hot sunny weather, it may be a good idea to harvest now.
Harvesting is best done in the early morning before plants have had any chance to wilt in the sun
Harvest now
i will get bigger but only as flowers. its getting ready to bolt.
Also eat the leaves. They are good and can be used like collards. I bake them for crispy chip like things.
Harvest right now. It’s turning into a flower and is going to be bitter and terrible by tomorrow
It’s best day was probably yesterday or the day before. I can see them opening. You have a tight harvest window for broccoli. It’s not about size it’s about getting it right before the flowers open. The broccoli head is an unbloomed flower stalk
Slow down 😂 got the snips ready!
You probably should have picked it a couple of days ago, it’s going to bolt soon.
Cut it now and eat it tonight.
Ok I hear yall! I have been dying to eat something from the garden so I will be harvesting now (as soon as I can find a big enough knife).
Now!! I’m always wanting them to get big but this is the time for you to harvest. Well done! Broccoli ain’t easy.
Eat it.
Nice work!!!
Last moment to harvest, it’s about to flower.
Harvest, soak in salt water to clean of pests, wait for a potential second crown.
You’re late to the party…
Harvest yesterday.
I see you posted this an hour ago. It may already be too late. Harvest it now.
It’s a little late. The yellow is starting. Pick and use quick.
Meow
cut that meow mang
As others have said, it’s a few days past prime. Since broccoli is a flower, you want to eat it when the flower buds are tightly closed. It gets more and more bitter as it gets closer to blooming. If you have other broccoli plants, harvest when the buds are still green. If you’re not sure when, look at fresh broccoli in the grocery and harvest when your plants look like that.
Ten minutes ago!
Congrats! I never have luck with broccoli
Yes it’s about to flower
Don’t take out the whole plant though. Just slice at an angle below the head. You can get more smaller heads throughout the season and also harvest the leaves…very tasty.
Use a clean sharp knife to cut it so you don’t spread disease , so your plant will start throwing broccolini.
Also put a table spoon of 21-0-0 fertilizer and water on good and get ready for a lot of broccolini’s
It’s about to expand and flower. Now is the time
Harvest. Tomorrow will be too late