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  • From: "Robert Walton" <waltonrp AT gmail.com>
  • To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [Homestead] Broccoli again
  • Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:32:44 -0400

> I planted the broccoli last week, have watered it a few times. Put compost
> in the bottom of each hole and top dressed with it as well. Noticed today
> that the oldest leaves are yellowing and/or curling. I interplanted with
> yellow onions and they are doing well. This bed receives full sun, is that
> my problem or ? Planted too late? Thanks. Lisa

Sun probably isn't the problem, some of mine did the same, old leaves
died off. How does the center of the plant look. In a couple of weeks,
the plants ought to perk up and send out new leaves that start to grow
bigger, like a cabbage which it is.

Rob - Va




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