Brassica

Broccoli & Cabbage

Growing broccoli and cabbage at home offers you the opportunity to enjoy these nutritious and versatile vegetables fresh-picked from your backyard. With proper care and attention, home gardeners in Ohio can enjoy a plentiful harvest of fresh broccoli and cabbage, perfect for adding to salads, stir-fries, soups, and other culinary creations throughout the growing season.

We aim to help your garden thrive!  From selecting the finest non-GMO seeds to employing organic farming practices, we take every step to promote the well-being of your plants.  We grow in compost based mix, apply a wide range of prebiotics and inoculants, and harden them off before selling them. And the care we use shows. We’ve developed a cult following for our healthy, vigorous seedlings, with folks coming back year after year because ours establish quickly, grow faster and yield more than others' plants.

Proper Care for Broccoli & Cabbage
Choose a sunny location for planting, ideally with fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter. Broccoli and cabbage thrive in cooler temperatures, making them well-suited for Ohio's climate. Plant the seedlings in early spring for a spring harvest or in late summer for a fall harvest, ensuring they are spaced about 18 to 24 inches apart to allow for ample growth and airflow.

Both broccoli and cabbage require consistent moisture to thrive, so water the seedlings regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Mulching around the base of the plants can help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.

Monitor for pests such as cabbage worms or aphids, which can be managed through early detection and organic control methods such as handpicking or applying insecticidal soap. Fertilize the plants with a balanced organic fertilizer every few weeks to promote healthy growth and abundant yields.

For more detailed guidance, including dealing with pests and diseases, grab your detailed care guide when you pick up your plants.