Broccoli Cultivation Broccoli is an exotic vegetable that is crunchy and tasty to eat. The broccoli vegetables are similar in size to cauliflower and only have a green color. In addition to the main stalk, small broccoli stalks are formed from the leaf litter on the stem after removing the main stalk. This vegetable is mainly used in salads. At present, this vegetable is popular in India and its use in large five-star halls as well as at home by making supplements for this meal has increased. Broccoli is considered a 'safe food' because it contains vitamins 'B' and 'C' as well as calcium and iron.
Weather
Broccoli can be grown very well in cold climates. Planting is beneficial in winter season. It can also be grown in areas where rainfall is low during the monsoon season. 25 to 26 degrees Celsius during the day and 16 to 14 degrees Celsius at night. Broccoli produces very well at room temperature.
In Maharashtra, broccoli is grown on a very small area. In Maharashtra, this crop can be harvested during Rabi (winter) season.
Land
Well drained, moderately sandy soils are ideal for cultivation. Ground level should be between 5.5 and 6.5. Before planting, with the help of vertical and horizontal tractor, the soil is approximately 40 cm. Peel a squash, grate it and squeeze the juice. At the time of final fertilization, apply 25 to 30 tons of well decomposed manure per hectare and mix it in the soil.
For greenhouse planting, the greenhouse medium should be disinfected with formalin. Then 60 cm. Wide 30 cm Make a mattress height of 40 cm between the two mattress pads. Keep a distance.
Preparation of seedlings
Gadivafe method
Seeds are sown on mattresses and seedlings are prepared and planted. Gadivafe 1 m. Wide, 20 cm. Height, 10 m. To make a long shape, first plow the land and then grind it. Apply approximately 10 to 15 kg of well decomposed manure in each mattress pad. 5 cm parallel to the width of the waffle. At a distance of 2 cm. Sow the seeds in a very thin layer and cover the seeds with fine manure. Lightly water with a sieve. 312 gm seed of hybrid variety is required for cultivation per hectare. Seeds germinate in 5 to 6 days and seedlings are ready for replanting in 35 days.
When watering the nursery, mix a mixture of Calcium Nitrate and Potassium Nitrate in 1 gm per liter of water and give at intervals of 4 to 10 days. Spray the recommended pesticides to control the spread of the disease. In this method of planting in plastic tray, fill the coco peat medium in the tray and put the seeds. Take care of seedlings after germination of seeds in tray as above. Rome is ready for replanting in 20 to 25 days. This means that the seedlings have 5 to 6 leaves and the height of the seedlings is 12 to 15 cm. It seems.
Castes
Royalgreen, Evergreen, Danube, Avela, Ugris, Salinas, Pilgrim Green Mouthen, Premium Cop, Pusa Broccoli, Palam Samrudhi, Ganesh Broccoli, Pusa KTS-1
Planting
30 × 30 cm in two rows on mattress pad. Broccoli seedlings should be transplanted at a distance. There are 66,660 seedlings per hectare. Planting should be immersed in the recommended pesticide solution. Sari-Varumba method of planting 60 x 45 cm. Should be done at a distance. Greenhouse planting should be 3o × 3o mm on each mattress pad. Should be done at a distance.
Water management
How much and how to irrigate the crop by drip irrigation method is important. The daily watering schedule should be determined by first determining how many liters of water the crop needs per day.
Fertilizer management
The first step is to examine the soil and find out the main and micronutrients available in the soil. Generally, 150 kg N, 100 kg P per hectare. And Palash 170 kg. It is necessary to give fertilizers. Molybdenum and boron micronutrients should be given from the soil as per soil test report. Symptoms of boron deficiency include hollowing of the trunk and pale green color of the pods. As a remedy apply 4 kg borax (sodium tetra borate) per acre 25 to 30 days after planting. Apply 4 kg borax again from the soil 60 days after planting