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  • From: Bill Shoemaker <wshoemak AT illinois.edu>
  • To: "Market Farming" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Broccoli and Cauliflower questions
  • Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:05:15 -0600 (CST)

The moth larvae are pretty tough critters Jay. Freezing temps won't
necessarily kill them. I've never been able to completely eradicate them from
harvested heads. I've tried sal water, a water vinegar solution, cold running
water. There may also be cocoons, which are tied down with webbing. Best to
prevent them getting in first. Bt sprayed every 5 days or row covers are best
bet for organic.

If you have caluiflower buttons and a week of mild weather (sunny, 50's) they
should make decent heads that will still grow, though slowly, under cooler
conditions. If you try transplanting you'll set them back too much, IMHO.

Bill



---- Original message ----
>Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 20:53:46 -0800 (PST)
>From: jay sleichter <jaysleichter AT yahoo.com>
>Subject: [Market-farming] Broccoli and Cauliflower questions
>To: market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org
>
> I planted Broccoli and Cauliflower transplants in
> early August. The days to maturity say they should
> have been ready by mid October. The weather has
> been cloudy, cold, and rainy. They are not in a
> high tunnel, I didn't have room at the time.
> However, the broccoli is getting to a harvestable
> size. 7-10 days of clear, warmer and sunny days
> should really get them going. The cauliflower is
> just starting to head out. small heads the size of
> quarters. How long does it take to get them to a
> harvestable size? I have some space in a tunnel,
> could I dig up some of the smaller plants and move
> them to give added protection and time? Any ideas?
>
> I might just make some low tunnels and see what
> happens. I guess next year the fall crops will be
> planted in July!
>
> Also, I had some loopers eating at the broccoli.
> However, I am not finding any new damage. I did
> find one small lopper on a head that I harvested.
> What is the best was to rinse broccoli to get these
> guys out, if they are there? Also, we have had
> freezing weather. Is it safe to assume they are dead
> or are they not dead?
>
> Thanks
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William H Shoemaker, UI-Crop Sciences
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St Charles Horticulture Research Center
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