RadishRose
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I've never seen one in flower! How pretty the plant is.
Thanks, Deb.
Broccoli I started from a stem
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Thanks, Deb.
PeppermintPatty
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Once you see the very first sign of a yellow flower, that's when you know it's time to cut your broccoli. Broccoli is a cool-weather plant, so if the temperatures are climbing, be sure to check your plant every day for those hints of flowering. Once flowers start appearing, the flavor decreases
How to Cut Broccoli off the Plant and Keep it Growing
debodun
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I didn't start it thinking I'd get anything edible - just and experiment to see what would happen. I'm just going to let nature take it's course. One little rosette wouldn't have made a very satisfying meal anyway. 
PeppermintPatty
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If you had a vegetable garden you could save a fortune on vegetables. Iām surprised you donāt have one. They are really I lot of fun but also a lot of work. We are growing all our stuff in 5 gallon buckets until our garden is ready.
debodun
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The key words.
PeppermintPatty
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Putting stuff in 5 gallon buckets isnāt really a lot of work. Just drill holes in the bottom , add a layer of gravel then fill up with potting soil.
Then you buy tomato and red pepper plants and plant one in each. By the end of the season you have loads of tomatoes and peppers. I think youād enjoy it. Itās fun watching them grow. Extra tomatoes can be canned or just put straight into the freezer.
A garden is mega work. Two or 3 containers is barely work at all once you plant them. Plus you WOULD SAVE quite a bit of money. You could even plant that broccoli
Once you cut the top off.
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hearlady
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Wow! I'm so glad you're posting the progress!
debodun
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Update on broccoli flowers. A few more opened.
RadishRose
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RadishRose
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Anyone else remember this?
StarSong
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debodun
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It works with Brussels sprouts, too. It took a lot longer, though. The broccoli sprouted roots in a few days. These BS have been soaking for at least 2 weeks. Aren't those the cutest little sprouts?
MarkD
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Your thumbs must be about the same color as the broccoli.
debodun
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MarkD
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Thought so.
hearlady
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No offense, but no, not cute. It looks kind of disgusting. I know, they're great....but butt ugly.
hearlady
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But did I say, the broccoli is gorgeous!
debodun
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I finally had to chuck the Brussels sprouts. Maybe it was the exceptionally hot weather, but they eventually disintegrated (to put it delicately). The broccoli is still around, but going to seed.
hearlady
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What did you name this deserving and robust plant?
debodun
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Brock
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Brock Lee
hearlady
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Perfect!
debodun
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I'm trying to keep things on a first name basis.
debodun
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I cut that spent flower stem off. Plant is still doing well from what I can see.
