How to plant broccoli seedlings and spring cabbage seedlings (Cabbage and broccoli planting guide)

2020/11/1

Best way to grow broccoli and spring cabbage in organic cultivation. (Spring cabbage and broccoli grow guide.) About two weeks have passed since the last soil preparation. This time, we will plant broccoli and spring cabbage seedlings. (Spring cabbage and broccoli planting instructions.)

The planting distance for broccoli and spring cabbage is 30cm (1 foot). Since spring cabbage leaves grow big, you can use 40 to 50cm (1.3 to 1.6 feet) spacing if you have enough space.

Broccoli how long to grow？ It takes about four months for broccoli to grow. Planting broccoli in November, harvest time is in March.

Spring cabbage has a refreshing taste. Spring cabbage how long to grow？ Spring cabbage, like broccoli, takes about four months to grow. By overwintering, the spring cabbage harvest season comes in March.

Growing broccoli and spring cabbage. Here’s how we prepare the soil. (Best soil for growing broccoli and spring cabbage.)

Planting broccoli and spring cabbage seedlings (Spring cabbage and broccoli planting guide)

The planting method for broccoli and spring cabbage begins with digging holes in the planting area. We use a mulch cutter for digging holes. A mulch cutter is a tool used for planting seedlings or sowing seeds.

Push the mulch cutter into the mulch sheet to make holes for planting seedlings. Please set aside the soil inside the holes.

After making the holes for planting broccoli and spring cabbage, check the depth and size of each hole. Let’s place the potted seedlings into the holes. It should be easy to check once you actually place them in.

If there are any issues such as the hole being too shallow or deep, or too large or small, adjust the planting hole accordingly. Using a trowel is useful for adjusting the size of the hole.

Fill the hole with water up to 80%. Wait a little until the water has drained before planting the broccoli and spring cabbage seedlings.

Broccoli and spring cabbage seedlings are delicate. Handle seedlings gently during planting to prevent them from breaking or getting damaged. The way to plant broccoli and spring cabbage is to first pinch the stem of the seedlings between your fingers, and turn over the pot.

Gently remove the broccoli and spring cabbage seedlings from the pot and plant in the hole. Try to avoid breaking the soil around the seedlings as much as possible.

After planting the broccoli and spring cabbage seedlings, return the previously set aside soil and fill the gaps around the hole. Once the gaps are filled, gently press down the soil around the base of the seedlings, being careful not to damage them.

Any excess soil from planting broccoli and spring cabbage should be dropped beneath the bed. If the leftover soil comes into contact with the leaves, it can potentially lead to diseases. Let’s keep the surface of the mulching film clean.

Water in newly planted broccoli and spring cabbage very thoroughly. (To establish the broccoli and spring cabbage plants in the bed.)

Set up insect netting in the broccoli and spring cabbage bed (Tunnel cultivation of broccoli and spring cabbage)

After planting broccoli and spring cabbage seedlings, erect support poles and install insect netting to prevent insects from infesting the broccoli and spring cabbage.

Broccoli and spring cabbage belonging to the Brassica family, are prone to pests, so it’s reassuring to use grow tunnel at the time of planting.

In open-field cultivation, insects can enter through gaps in the insect netting, so securely attach tunnel clips or U-pins (U-shaped garden pin). Cover the edges of the net with soil to prevent insects from getting in from underneath.

Here is the detailed instruction for setting up the insect netting.

Tie and gather any excess of the insect netting. Secure the insect netting with clothespins. With this, the planting of broccoli and spring cabbage seedlings and the installation of the insect netting are complete.

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

How to plant broccoli seedlings and spring cabbage seedlings (Cabbage and broccoli planting guide) – YouTube