Winter preparation for broccoli and spring cabbage (Broccoli and spring cabbage plant growing)

2020/12/15

Best way to grow broccoli and spring cabbage in grow tunnel. This time, we will manage the cultivation of broccoli and spring cabbage.

Last time, we planted broccoli and spring cabbage. About a month and a half has passed since then. This session, we will prepare broccoli and spring cabbage for winter.

We planted broccoli and spring cabbage seedlings in early November. Broccoli and cabbage planted in autumn for harvesting within the year are planted in early September, but broccoli and spring cabbage harvested in spring are grown over winter, so their planting time is later.

Here is how the broccoli and spring cabbage seedlings looked after planting. After planting, we installed insect netting to prevent pests from entering.

About a month and a half after planting in early November, the fertilizer applied to broccoli and spring cabbage consisted only of initial fertilizer added before planting. (The initial fertilizer for broccoli and spring cabbage includes composted cow manure, chicken manure, and canola cake.) We haven’t applied additional fertilizer, but they are growing well.

The base fertilizer used for broccoli and spring cabbage cultivation is 1 liter (1 qt) of cow manure, 100g (3.5 oz) of chicken manure, and 50g (1.8 oz) of oil cake.

Winter preparation for broccoli and spring cabbage (using nonwoven fabric for insulation, to protect against the cold)

By mid-December, we’ve had days where the maximum temperature drops below 10°C (50°F). When the maximum temperature drops below 10°C (50°F), broccoli and spring cabbage also need winter preparation. We use nonwoven fabric for winter preparation.

We use nonwoven fabric by placing it over the insect netting used for grow tunnel. It covers the sections of broccoli and spring cabbage completely. Nonwoven fabric provides insulation, helping to protect broccoli and spring cabbage from the cold.

We secure the edges of the nonwoven fabric with clothespins and tie up the excess ends.

Please refer to this for how to attach the insect netting.

This completes the winter preparation for broccoli and spring cabbage. (Broccoli and spring cabbage cultivation management completed.) Since they are insulated with nonwoven fabric, I don’t think they will wither even during the winter.

Following is the video for how-to. English subtitles are available.

Winter preparation for broccoli and spring cabbage (Broccoli and spring cabbage plant growing) – YouTube