Plants have their own special ways of competing in the garden and in nature. Some become chemical warriors and produce substances that affect the ability of other plants to grow. This is called ...

Broccoli - like many other famous veggies and greens - doesn’t occur in the wild. The plant is part of the mustard family and is related to Brussel sprouts, cabbage, kale, and collard greens. Although ...

Whether growing broccoli for a spring harvest or late fall, seedlings need warmth to get started, while the harvest requires cool weather and vernalization. Though it’s considered a cool-season crop, ...

Question: We would like to plant broccoli for the first time. How many plants do we need and should we look for a certain variety? Answer: Expect good production from each broccoli plant during winter ...

It's February, and despite the recent freezing temperatures, there's a long list of the best vegetables you can plant in ...

Q: Last year I sowed broccoli seed directly into the garden in April. It came up fine, but every plant went to seed and never formed edible heads. How can I prevent that from happening this year? A: ...

PLANT BROCCOLI NOW: Fall is the perfect time to grow broccoli. You'll grow sweeter-tasting, bigger heads during cool weather when heat isn't stressing the plants. If you'd like to expand the growing ...

In Texas, Georgia, Florida, and other southern states, February feels like early spring. Nice days are good for getting prep ...