How to Harvest Broccoli

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Plan to harvest your broccoli 2-4 months after planting.. Check the color of your plant close to the harvest time.. Keep an eye on the growth of the central head.

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Plan to harvest your broccoli 2-4 months after planting.

Step 1

Plan to harvest your broccoli 2-4 months after planting.

2

Check the color of your plant close to the harvest time.

Step 2

Check the color of your plant close to the harvest time.

3

Keep an eye on the growth of the central head.

Step 3

Keep an eye on the growth of the central head.

4

Plan to pick your broccoli when it is cool outside.

Step 4

Plan to pick your broccoli when it is cool outside.

5

Gather your garden gloves and pruners, or a knife.

Step 5

Gather your garden gloves and pruners, or a knife.

6

Use your knife or pruners to clip off the main stalk.

Step 6

Use your knife or pruners to clip off the main stalk.

7

Harvest the side shoots.

Step 7

Harvest the side shoots.

8

Store your harvested broccoli.

Step 8

Store your harvested broccoli.

9

Pull out your broccoli plant after a week of no new growth.

Step 9

Pull out your broccoli plant after a week of no new growth.

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