by Tomislav Dvorski | May 7, 2022 | Broccoli, Vegetables
In the production of broccoli, there are many pests that cause great economic damage during the growing season. [hr-rek-objava-pos-1] The most important walks on broccoli are: Cabbage bugs, cabbage fly (lat. Delia radicum), cabbage aphid (lat. Brevicoryne brassicae),...by Tomislav Dvorski | May 7, 2022 | Broccoli, Vegetables
For the purpose of weed control and creating the most favorable water-air regime, as well as breaking the crust, inter-row soil cultivation is applied. The first cultivation is done 3-5 days after planting, and the following ones after each irrigation. Inter-row...by Tomislav Dvorski | May 7, 2022 | Broccoli, Vegetables
The most significant diseases of broccoli that occur during the growing season can significantly reduce yield and quality. The most notable broccoli diseases are the following: clubroot (lat. Plasmodiophora brassicae), downy mildew (lat. Peronospora parasitica),...by Tomislav Dvorski | May 7, 2022 | Broccoli, Vegetables
Varieties for winter and overwintering cultivation (longer growing seasons) must undergo vernalization for 2-4 weeks at temperatures below 10°C. Vernalization is necessary to transition from the vegetative phase to the generative phase. The optimal temperature for...by Tomislav Dvorski | May 7, 2022 | Broccoli, Vegetables
In well-prepared and moisture-saturated soil, broccoli is planted at various spacing distances depending on the habitus of the cultivar. Crop Rotation for Broccoli Due to diseases and pests shared with other crops from the cabbage family, broccoli should not be grown...