Fallen Broccoli

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Posted by thedailyem none (My Page) on

Tue, Sep 30, 14 at 15:27

I planted some broccoli in a pot for the first time this year. I started indoors from seed and transplanted to a pot after the first real leaves grew. It has been growing well, but today I went outside and the plant was laying on it's side. It looks healthy otherwise. We've had a little wind but nothing crazy. Is there something I can do? I'm guessing it won't continue to grow like that...

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Posted by zackey GA 8b (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 30, 14 at 17:46

I would stake it with a bamboo stake and a soft cloth tie.

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Posted by shermthewerm PNW (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 30, 14 at 17:53

That pot looks pretty small. I'd probably move it to a bigger pot, and plant the broccoli deeper so it won't flop around so much. But if not, I've had them grow sideways too.

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Posted by thedailyem 7 (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 30, 14 at 18:06

The pot is 12 in across, and about 10 in deep. Is that too small?

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Posted by shermthewerm PNW (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 30, 14 at 19:27

I've never tried it in a container, but when I plant in my garden they have to be spaced 18" apart...at least. The plants can get huge! Plus they're fairly heavy feeders, so it might be hard in a smaller pot, I'm guessing.

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Posted by catherinet 5 IN (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 30, 14 at 20:35

I think the pot is big enough for 1 plant. What kind of soil are you using?
Maybe it's just tired. :)

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Posted by thedailyem 7 (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 30, 14 at 22:37

Catherine I used a Miracle Gro Potting Mix.

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