What's Wrong with my Broccoli: Bolted Brassicas

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Plants get stressed just like we do- and stress can lead to problems in all brassicas, including broccoli. "What's Wrong with my Broccoli" shows the problems that can arise when broccoli and other brassicas are exposed to too many stressors- and ways we can prevent problems like bolting, buttoning and loose heads.
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00:00 Intro
01:21 Why are my Broccoli Plants Bolting or Buttoning (putting on very small heads)?
03:05 Ways to Prevent Stress Related Problems in Brassicas
03:40 Stress & Heat Tolerant Varieties- How Do They Look in my Garden?
05:55 Don't Give Up- Try Again in the Fall!
#zone6gardening #ohiogardening

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@thevirtualcockpit5001 2 жыл бұрын

I always admire and respect when youtube gardeners admit things like planting out too late etc. etc. It helps us to know that we're all gardening together and we share both less than success as well as success. Thanks for your authenticity!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I just hope that it helps other folks to not give up! 💚

@boonmsgt Жыл бұрын

Jenna I have one of my cabbage the bolted and flowered. We had hotter and sunnier days than expected. But here in Florida we are coming up on cooler weather. Should I take that cabbage out? Or just let it go? Haven't had one flower before winter. Usually happens after winter if let go .

@MaRia-ht2cr 3 ай бұрын

@growfullywithJenna if my brassica seedlings turned purple-yellowish after planting are they in stress beyond return and should I pull them and plant new seedlings?

@johnnieblackburn3182 2 жыл бұрын

Never having planted broccoli or cauliflower, I direct sowed 40 broccoli and 40 cauliflower the beginning of June in desert California. Come October, I had beautiful 2 foot tall plants, but not one hint of broccoli or cauliflower. The rest of my garden had been harvested and we set in for a cold winter. I abandoned my garden with regrets for seeding so late. In December I walked to our shed beyond the garden, and I had an unbelievable harvest of broccoli. Still, not one sign of cauliflower. That was a real surprise. If you sow late and your plants are healthy, there is always a chance you could be blessed with a harvest. The year before, I had seeded in early May, and we had a terrible frost that had killed my seedlings, so I waited and planted late the next year. You never can tell. But, it's best to follow the advice of your seed packets.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Now that is one awesome surprise!!

@_mylastname Ай бұрын

Same thing just happened to me..😢 tall plants, no broccoli

@lisarios9355 2 жыл бұрын

This “spring” has been so hard on the plants! Winter did not want to give up. My plants look just like yours, tiny broccoli plants with tiny broccoli heads. Cabbage and cauliflower leaves keep turning red/purple and dying. So heartbreaking to put all the time and effort in with no reward.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear this, Lisa. Let's hope the summer season is a little easier on us!

@Yankeesista203 2 жыл бұрын

Broccoli has always been a struggle for me! (6a Ct) I seem to always be able to relate with you on gardening issues! ;) I planted some last fall (didn't head before the snow). Started some in mid march (bolting-weather-aphids)! I will harvest the leaves at least! Since they germinate really fast I'll still try for that great broccoli head! My grands love broccoli! Thanks for keeping me sane!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear you keep trying.. and that your grands love broccoli- that's awesome! Best wishes and i know you'll get that great broccoli head one of these days!

@CBsGreenhouseandGarden 2 жыл бұрын

You not kidding about the crazy weather Mrs. Jenna. Gonna be 100 here tomorrow then back to the 70's for next week. As always you give the best advice! Stay safe my friend!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Oh geez, CB!! Try to stay cool during your mini-hotspell! Hope those tomatoes & peppers are doing well.

@brianseybert2189 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, this has been the most difficult spring. I actually had all my radish bolt, never before. I am just now getting my tomatoes strong enough to be out, had to protect them from 90 degree heat. Us gardeners have to be pretty resilient, in order for our crops to survive. Good Luck!!!

@kellylynnstudios2185 2 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear this, Brian! But you're right- we do have to be resilient, and I suppose that's a benefit even if our crops don't always make it!

@dellwalker430 2 жыл бұрын

Love the 'save the bees' shirt! Can't tell you how helpful your content is to a new gardener in Ohio. Video gold. Can't wait to see your fall garden!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you you so much! 😀

@ejfishes7610 2 жыл бұрын

This exactly happened to my broccoli ( I’m in NW IL). We had similar weather, cold, rain then hot. I won’t give up as you indicated fall is another opportunity to grow these again. Appreciate your transparency! Eric

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear this, Eric- but I'm so glad you're not giving up!

@williamaber2791 2 жыл бұрын

Great timely video, Jenna

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, William.

@kcmama91 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what my broccoli look like. In Texas We had a week of 100 degree in early May. So it really stunted my garden. Thanks for your videos.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that- that heat is really tough on these cool weather loving veggies!

@j.romorgan4386 Жыл бұрын

Nice to meet a fellow Buckeye Gardener. Here in Akron the weather this spring was frustrating... It did allow me to get my garden started on time, but the weather seemed to jump a month ahead and my broccoli is producing more like broccolini which I will take. This is actually the first year the cabbage moths haven't eaten my WHOLE GARDEN ! So I am thrilled to harvest anything. On the other hand I have Cauliflower that I am thrilled to harvest today. Thanks for you post... I look forward to your tips for Fall Gardening.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

This spring's weather was bizarre! And I had the same experience- I saw hardly any cabbageworms or the adult cabbage whites in my garden, which is almost unheard of.

@mastertechnician3372 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jenna.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@johnjude2685 2 жыл бұрын

I was so busy with mastering tomatoes and peppers, Some tomatoes now pass my knees and lots almost knee high and peppers mostly 14 inches, And my broccoli didn't germinate good and I had a operation but almost normal again. I'm going to try a fall garden, Pole beans, beets,carrots green onions, kale and only 2 late cabbage just got in ground. So amazed by your last year garden I'm still listening to you even after a few failures. Your viewers and yourself learn with failures, Hopefully we will kick the summer vegetables getting hog poop for my Iroquois canolpe that I'll grown almost as long as our 50 years of marriage has lasted ( maybe why she kept me ). I'm still listening so send more helpful information Thanks Lady

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on John- the best thing we can do is learn from the stuff that goes wrong!

@carriewebb5764 2 жыл бұрын

I'm also in Ohio and it has been very difficult. I've never gotten a good crop of spring brassicas and I'm still trying to nail the planting timing. I will say, I've been cutting a lot of the flower heads off of my rutabagas and Brussels that I sowed last fall. It's not ideal, but it is a nice little harvest. Brassica flowers are also great on salad. I've been trying to eat more parts of my plants even when I'm not getting what I expected. Thanks, for sharing this!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I love this, Carrie! Thank you so much for brining up the important point of utilizing all the edible parts of plants!

@ruthannecoro6198 2 жыл бұрын

I’m in 5b, southern maine .. our falls are more like a zone 6 as I’m near the coast.. winters are definitely zone 5 😆 I added a greenhouse.. more like a high tunnel.. (the greenhouse I dream of is much more like yours!) I’m using it to extend my season.. from what I’ve read by 3-4 weeks for fall. And then it will add 4-5 weeks in the late winter/early spring. I’ve got all my fall seeds started except lettuces and radishes.. it’s been unseasonably warm.. and dry here this summer. Love your Videos Jenna ♥️

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Nice! A high tunnel is definitely on my wish list- glad to hear you're able to utilize one. Thank you, Ruth!

@Raul28153 Жыл бұрын

Your troubles were similar to ours; Wild crazy unhelpful weather. zone 6b rural NJ. Our brassicas just didn't perform. We were a little fortunate in that I built a hiller for my tractor so I got the plants out of the wet.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Here's hoping next season cuts us a break!

@mikefrench3800 2 жыл бұрын

750 degrees Fahrenheit at my garden today!!! Had to run to the beer store!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

🥵🍻

@sandram5664 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@stevehicks8923 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. 6b in WV. Next two days in the 90’s. First time for brassicas so don’t know what to expect. Threes of the ‘easiest’ crops to grow: radishes, zinnias and marigolds continue to elude me. Thanks for you videos. Keep on gardening 🌱

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Whewww...that's rough! Try to stay cool. I think sometimes those 'easy' crops are totally dependent on your individual soil & growing climate. Radishes do OK for me, but aren't one of my most stellar crops. But for other folks with different soil or weather, they do great. You'll get a handle on those 3 one of these days!

@jerrykramer5102 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I feel better now.

@denisekelley2292 Жыл бұрын

I love Emerald Crown, it has done great for my 8b NW Oregon garden. I am able to plant out starts in the late summer and over winter without protection and harvest in early spring. I plant out starts in the early spring under insect netting and get a good harvest in June. It tolerated our wet cold spring with a weather jump from 50s and wet to 90s in a few days.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@rastamon5969 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos. It has helped me so much

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@marybk882 2 жыл бұрын

This happened to me last year, went from winter to summer in a flash, not much of a spring. My broccoli and spinach bolted almost immediately. I didn't give up though, I removed the flowers on the broccoli through the summer and was able to harvest a decent amount of side shoots in the fall. I let the spinach go to seed and I ended up with a nice little fall crop of spinach. So, not a complete loss. We'll see what happens this year!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you shared this! What a wonderful way to find the positives in this situation!

@moms4ourkids765 Жыл бұрын

Zone 7 . My garden has me confused. I'm growing many veggies and had same issues with weather changes. Although I have labels that washed off, I'm not sure what my peas are or broccoli. Those labels did fade out but I have good looking leaves with flowers but can't identify what's growing 😊😅

@champagnereid6853 2 жыл бұрын

Im having the same crazy weather in NW Missouri! But great video! It's nice to see what others in my zone are planting!

@kellylynnstudios2185 2 жыл бұрын

KCMO here:)

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear this- I hope that weather gives you a break soon!

@Chris-cj5rh 2 жыл бұрын

I have bolting Bok Choi - so disappointing because I got things in on time this year! Thanks for the videos, Jenna. They keep me gardening!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your bok choi- but I'm glad the videos keep you gardening!!

@nygardenguru 2 жыл бұрын

Asian greens bolting too easily for me

@OhioJeremy 2 жыл бұрын

I'm up near the Michigan border. My spring veggies just didn't work this year, I moved directly to warm weather crops. With our long fall weather, I always have better luck in the fall with cool weather stuff. Garlic that I planed last fall is thriving!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad that the fall works out for you and that your garlic is doing well- that's great!

@catherinesmith362 2 жыл бұрын

New to gardening tis year and I am learning a lot. I have a backyard raised garden in Westlake. I had bolting from broccoli and cauliflower. At least now I know what is going on. I’ll try again in August. I love your garden and you tube.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I hope your later plantings do well!

@catherinesmith362 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna Thanks

@regatta2k 2 жыл бұрын

Best gardening Chanel. ever ::)

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@lauraweisz8326 2 жыл бұрын

My lettuce really struggled with the swings in temperature. The plants I direct seeded actually caught up to the ones I started 2-3 weeks earlier and transplanted. My garden is behind this year and this Ohio weather just won’t cut us a break. This weekend might be in the 90’s followed by lows back in the 40’s…

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh... yes, I just checked my forecast again and ours is similar... we can't catch a break!

@xvsj-s2x 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful Thank you ☺️

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@cooperhybrids 2 жыл бұрын

Great content!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Felix!

@namastenurse 2 жыл бұрын

I missed spring planting due to health issues. I’m playing catch up now. I’m in central Ohio, so same zone. It’s been awhile since I did a full spread. I used to do it all in ground apart from some herb containers. I’m doing one this year but learning containers for everything and hydroponics to carry us through the winter. Hoping to get to build some hoop houses too but that’s on late falls list 🤣. I’m enjoying your channel immensely and it’s helping refresh my memory. I grew up a farmer. I missed it.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're getting back to growing- that's awesome!

@mommajscountrygardening 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly 💯 Thank you

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

💚

@iBuffy_ 2 жыл бұрын

It's supposed to reach 90° this weekend. My cauliflower just started their heads and broccoli I'm not counting on. Maybe they'll last, but either way I'm gonna replant my cools in the fall. I've been experimenting when to start in the early spring so I can have two harvests. I guess we'll see! Excellent video as usual as appreciate the tips!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I hope they make it! But I'm glad you're planning a fall planting as well- best of luck!

@shamcg422 2 ай бұрын

2024 spring here in the pnw has been the same. So frustrating. We went from 50 to 80 litterally overnight. My veggies are all shocked. So a little extra tlc is in order. Thanks for the tips!!

@GrowfullywithJenna Ай бұрын

This weather is wild!

@Czibs111 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness YES!! Exactly what is happening here in NE ohio area !! Glad to know its not just me !

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you're dealing with this too, Gail

@terryglendening7166 Жыл бұрын

I wish i could tell you why, but I'm in Ohio and my broccolini is doing great. I don't know why. You are obviously more knowledgeable about gardening than I am.

@sarahjohnston1576 2 жыл бұрын

Also in zone 6b (Pittsburgh) and having a similar weather. It’s crazy, but it keeps us humble.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

It does indeed!

@sweetfernhome 2 жыл бұрын

This is our driest spring ever. I actually planted spigariello which is just the broccoli leaves because we love the leaves. One of my favorite greens, that is the absolute best thing about the broccoli even if it bolts, those leaves!!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh- I love spigariello- so good sautéed with garlic 😀

@susangarland6869 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in Southern California zone 10a. Our spring has been unusually warm, with temps more like we would see in July/August. It's been really hard on my garlic, especially the hardnecks. I've been experimenting with hardnecks for a few years because, although this isn't the right climate for them, they're my favorite type of garlic. This was the first year I refrigerated them for two months before planting them out at the beginning of December. Interestingly, even though they were two months behind the softnecks that I planted in October, the hardnecks sprouted very quickly and overtook the softnecks. I was so excited thinking this was going to be an amazing garlic year. Then came a hot spell in March, another in April, and another just last week, and the hardnecks have given up. None of them have stalks bigger than a pencil, and they're dying back pretty rapidly. I've been pulling up the ones that are completely dead, and they have small heads with a couple of decent cloves each, but they aren't anywhere close to the size they could have been if the weather hadn't been so wonky. The softnecks are still chugging along and putting out new leaves, but even they aren't liking these early high temps.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad your softnecks are still doing OK, but I'm so sorry to hear about the hardnecks... and that heat!

@michaelmarchione3408 2 жыл бұрын

We are in zone 4a NNY. So the only thing I've planted so far are peas, beets, carrots, scarlet runner beans, chamomile, parsley, more sage, oregano, more thyme, dill and salvia. Only because this spring is a little early and weird for us. Memorial weekend we will plant the rest of everything. That is actually our normal time frame. Over the past 50 years we have seen a great change in the climate here. We have warmer winters with less sub-zero temps. in a row. We are experiencing the same spring weather that you are. We did plant a few different flower seeds, like zinnias etc. I'm planing on planting again this fall with brassicas, and some greens like leaf type lettuce. Enjoyed! Take care!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Michael- sounds like you've got a great start even with the wonky weather! I'll be planting out a lot Memorial Day weekend as well- happy planting!

@dtester0910 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Jenna - Yes Greenville, SC is having the same weird spring but no rain - Haha. Expecting 90+ this weekend and everything is struggling. I have big beautiful Broccoli (BC1611) but no heads and no signs of the heads. Cailflower (Song TJS-65) is the same - tall beautiful plants but no heads. Lettuce we can normally pull enough tricks to have crops all summer is struggling as well. Thanks for sharing and as always you do a great job!!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I hope they produce some heads for you- those 'stem' types have been doing quite well for me here. I've not grown BC1611, but Montebello broccoli is a similar type and performs fantastically here. Song cauliflower has done really well for me also. Best wishes- and keep cool!

@olddaddie5645 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in zone 6b in Western Colorado. After a couple of weeks of 60s and 70s, we finally reached the magical period of nights in the 50s! They're predicting snow for this weekend.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no!! Is snow this time of year normal for you?

@ecocentrichomestead6783 2 жыл бұрын

Fall is the season that commonly shifts around year to year where I live. Spring usually is a slow rise with melt starting in early april. Makes it easy for us to grow cool season crops, but hard for continental perennials.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds ideal! I wish ours behaved that way!

@cbass2755 2 жыл бұрын

I started bucket gardening end of March. My bush beans are about 2 inches tall! I had them out in that warm weather in Zone 6a Michigan, but it's now getting down to 45-47 at night. I put tomatoes and beans in garage for now. It's kinda nice! Pick up my bucket and put in house or garage...I'm hoping they'll be Ok

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it's working so well for you!!

@lilmissveg3132 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea! I’m in Idaho(6b) and I do the same with all my plants, but I use fabric pots.

@matthewkurt2246 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in zone 5b just west of Chicago. My Ferry Morse broccoli bolted last week. We had two straight months of way above average rainfall and below average temperatures, like you. The Belstar broccoli I purchased as seeds from Jung seed company has managed to do ok. Last week we had four consecutive days with temperatures above 90 degrees. The Ferry Morse broccoli bolted the very first day it hit 90. They were started indoors and planted in the garden three weeks ago. My Belstar performed great last year and managed to survive the heat thus far this year. It looks like both of us will be having below average temperatures again for the rest of the month, so fingers crossed we'll both be getting at least some broccoli before we replant again in late summer.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Wow- that had to be really rough on those plants! I'm glad the Belstar is holding on-- that variety has done well for me in the past also. Best wishes that the rest of the growing season goes a little better!

@breehenson1316 2 жыл бұрын

Dealing with this right now 😥... but this video was very helpful.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear this, Bree!

@spacecase0 Жыл бұрын

My daily temperature variation is 30 to 40 degrees, thank you for telling me that I have no hope, I already proved I have no hope, but now I know for sure. Maybe I should just plant masses of them and eat early sort of like people do with sprouts.

@joedurso4562 Жыл бұрын

Great video.thank you, I planted calebrese broccoli this year and they all bolted ,I got small loose heads from them,.I'm in zone 6 also. I will try again for a fall crop:

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Hope your fall crop does great!

@kellylynnstudios2185 2 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain! I’m pretty sure I over fertilized my broccoli because they got too large and beautiful, then combined with the heat I just got tiny heads and now tiny side shoots. My first year growing broccoli I planted in fall and got the most amazing crop. Tried last fall but temps were crazy and they bolted immediately. Sigh!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, I'm sorry to hear this, Kelly! I'm hoping this fall is a little easier on folks- we could all use a break!

@timclark7507 2 жыл бұрын

My broccoli also bolted. I am in SE Michigan zone 5/6. There was a bit of frost damage then the temp went from 30s to 70 - 80s in a day or two. I did get a few heads as 3 to 4 inches, but they started flowering quickly. I am going to try the fall approach.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear this! It's been a rough spring for our cool season crops- I hope the fall is better. Best of luck!

@salpine 2 жыл бұрын

I thought I timed my broccoli just right this year, things were off to a great start. From you I learned not to let my broccoli get stressed from not enough water, and we're in a drought here in zone 9, so I diligently watered. Then I noticed what I now learned is my broccoli "buttoning" and one of them bolting only two weeks after transplanting outside. I had hope that maybe they will still form decent heads but I'm expecting them to not because the plants are far too small. I think next time I will try growing in the shadier spots when I know things are going to warm up quick.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear this Aubrey! Best wishes for next time!

@williamgreen6179 2 жыл бұрын

I planted my Imperial Broccoli 4 days after you planted yours this season. I planted 5 week old seedling from 1801 inserts in started indoors. I planted in furrow rows that are 12 to 15 inches high - no till beds. I planted 85 plants in high percentage clay soil in Dayton Ohio. I mulch them with age wood chips. The week it got into the high 80's I lost around 6 plants and I had some of the leaves turn purple due to stress. I also had to spray due to heavy pest pressure in the community garden. I don't have any head forming and it is suppose to get into the 90's in the next couple of days. The stress of the heat and the purpling only occurred during the first 2 weeks in the ground. My insect damage also happen in the first week of planting. I had to remove all damaged leaves. Most of my Imperial Broccoli are now developing at a excellent pace. I also planted around 16 in a furrowed bed covered in black plastic. My bed I used aged wood chips to cover are doing better than the plastic ones. No heads forming yet. I don't use any insect covering or shade cloth for these Imperial Broccoli plants. Note: these beds were a good 16 inches of loose soil when I built the Furrow rows. I also never walk on my bed rows which allows the bed row to remain noncompacted. I can take a round point shovel anytime during the season and turn the soil with ease if I want to. Due to weed pressure I top dress soil and I amend my planting holes with each crop. I have a issue with Johnson Grass at our community garden site.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you've got a lot of challenges, William, but I'm glad to hear that most of the Imperial broccoli are progressing. I'm adding that variety to the list for next year! I hope yours make it through these next couple of hot days!

@keithhilton8869 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jenna, our autumn here in Sydney has been very hard. We are now at the end of May which is normally dry but we've had rain since Feb.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that you're dealing with whacky weather still! It seems that the places that don't need it keep getting it, and the places that do need it aren't getting any rain at all!

@SomeRoomtoGrow 2 жыл бұрын

Same weather troubles here in Iowa! It was stuck in the 40s, rainy and super windy. Then BLAM...95 and sunny. The greenest thumb in the world is no match for chaos theory.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh... sorry to hear you're dealing with it too. You're right- you can have the greenest thumb and the world and with crazy weather like that it makes no difference! I hope your summer is a little more even-keel!

@SomeRoomtoGrow 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna yours, too! And as you said, you can always try again with the cool weather crops in the fall. I know we will!

@maryinwood7435 2 жыл бұрын

Zone 6A in Wilmington OH is headed for 90 degrees this weekend! I'll be interested to see how your heat tolerant ones turn out. I have not been successful in growing broccoli in my 2 years of trying. I might try a fall crop this year.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you do give a fall crop a try! Stay cool!

@johnnieblackburn3182 2 жыл бұрын

If my plants in small cells don't get planted due to cold and extremely wet weather, I repot them into deep Solo cups with fertile soil so they get a head start on root growth while I'm waiting on the weather. That worked well for me this year. The weather has been extremely fickle.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip- thank you! And yes- the weather had indeed been very fickle!

@jmajick4415 2 жыл бұрын

Went from winter to summer in a snap. Last year was like this too. I'm thinking about planting some brassicas for the seeds to grow microgreens

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea!

@lawrencecole6527 Жыл бұрын

Cool

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@craigdreisbach5956 2 жыл бұрын

I've had similar problems with brassicas and exceptionally slow germination of parsnips. I love the T-shirt. I'm an amateur beekeeper and have lost both of my hives 3 out of past 4 years. I suspect verroa, but not sure. I'm getting 2 more nucleus colonies this weekend, but after that if they (or me) fail. I'm going to give up on bees. Too expensive year after year. Kind Regards from Vermont. Love your channel and enthusiasm. Craig

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with similar issues, Craig! I'm also very sorry to hear about your bees. I've been dreaming of keeping hives for many years now, but I'm so dissuaded by the many stories I hear of folks losing their hives, it's so disheartening. I hope your new ones make it!

@craigdreisbach5956 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna Thank you. One thing I've noticed here in Vermont is that my fruit trees (40 apple, 8 pear, 8 plum. one peach and nectarine) seem to be pollinated by bumblebees, almost exclusively. The honey bees are in the orchard, but I rarely see them on the trees. (which is what I got them for in the first place.)

@jenanielson 2 жыл бұрын

Yep crazy weather here in North Utah. So far only one of my broccoli has bolted...im hoping none of the others do. I also planted the sprouting type nothing yet from them.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I hope your broccoli does well!

@17penobscot 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve pretty much given up on spring brassica’s, temps seem to vary to much. Going to wait till fall.😊

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Best wishes for a great fall planting!

@jayc6159 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah having the same weather swing issues not sure the broccoli will work out this year but I have tons of vegetables planted, something will work out.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you've got a ton of veggies planted! Best wishes for a great harvest... even if it's not of broccoli!

@charlesthompson8743 2 жыл бұрын

This happened to my daikon radishes and Sakurajima radishes last year. They were looking nice then suddenly, boom, bolted. Gonna try again this fall.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear this! I usually have much better luck with daikons in the fall- I hope yours do well!

@Javaman92 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jenna, Things here in upstate NY have been as insane as there. I guess I can say I am lucky? In that my garden isn't even ready to plant anything in! Being busy, being sick and unlike Ohio we have HUGE ROCKS! I have dug out of my new garden space rocks that weigh 100 pounds that were just inches under the top of the ground. My tomato starts are wanting to be in the ground and I have just about got space to put them in. The few cold weather crops I put in are being slow. It is what it is. I suspect with the changing climate we are going to see more and more of these extreme weather events. I guess we had better figure out how to deal with it.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I suspect you are 100% correct with your last statement- we as gardeners are going to have to figure out how to deal with these ever-increasing challenges. And that's not just crazy weather, but also new pests & diseases that are popping up in areas they've not been before. I am sorry to hear you've been sick- I hope all is well now and good luck with those rocks.. goodness!

@Aaron999 2 жыл бұрын

Can't believe how far along your broccoli plants are. I'm in zone 6b PA, and just in the last week my plants are starting to take off.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I transplanted out April 11 (which was about a week later than I normally do), but I think they doubled in size that first couple of days in May when the sun came out!

@Aaron999 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna thanks for the info. I transplanted April 2nd. They were smaller transplants, and I think they suffered from the frosts we had afterwards.

@chainsawasmr8736 2 жыл бұрын

I'm east of Cleveland in Mentor. My annuals are being weird. the brassicas have all bolted except for the turnips that I left in from last year. I use them for spicy greens and wee broccoli heads.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you're dealing with this weather weirdness too! Let's hope we catch a break soon.

@j.b.6855 2 жыл бұрын

Nice timely video. This is my fourth year of gardening. Bigger brassicas have been challenging for me. I wont give up, but it is frustrating. Last year I tried in fall, but I likely got them out to late., This year I tried starting them in early spring, even making a frame out of rescued wood and covering it with tulle to keep the psycho white butterfly from laying eggs on them. The broccoli is still small and tiny heads are forming, I will likely take them out and plant something else. Thanks for the heat tolerant varieties I might get some seeds.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're not giving up!! And I have to say, your 'pyscho white butterfly" comment made me laugh-- I feel the same way about them 😆!

@j.b.6855 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna I would never give up on gardening, way to much peace and enjoyment from it. I wont give up on the big brassicas, I will figure it out eventually, and I have plenty of space for trying. Part of the fun of gardening for me is figuring out problems and finding solutions. I tend to grow mostly heirlooms, but if a hybrid solves a problem, like the heat resistant ones you gave, then I will get them. I will still try a few heirlooms while I figure out a way to grow them.

@johnnieblackburn3182 2 жыл бұрын

Tulle works great with hoops made from bendable half inch pvc, if you can find the 72 inch wide tulle. Saved me this year from those darn cabbage moths.

@Lochness19 2 жыл бұрын

My brassicas are looking pretty good so far. One month ago, I planted Purple Vienna Kohlrabi, Early Copenhagen Market Cabbage, and Romanesco Broccoli. I planted them a month ago when they had about 5 true leaves under cloches made from plastic jugs with the bottoms cut out. That helped them grow while it was in the 30s-50s outside, and hit the ground running now that we're getting those desirable 60-75F daily highs. Our average high is only 75F in mid-June, so we still have time. I hear brassicas handle warm air better than warm soil, so it's good to use mulch and watering with cool water if it starts getting hot? I also have some stragglers, seedlings that I'm only just about to plant when temperatures cool on Sunday (Burney Broccoli and Early Snowball Cauliflower), so we'll see if I can keep them from bolting. Last year was my first time trying brassicas - in the fall - but I planted them too late (late Aug) and they didn't put on much growth. I think it was too cloudy, with shorter days, just not enough light to grow at the desired pace, and then temps cooled and we weren't getting the growing degree days, even though most of my brassicas survived until Christmas. Hopefully this spring planting works out better.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you've got a great plan in place- and I'm glad your brassicas are looking good. I hope you get a great harvest this year!

@MrHarleyreinke 2 жыл бұрын

I'm up by the lake in Ohio, I feel your pain this year. I lost almost every transplant. I was almost ready to give up this year.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry to hear this!! I hope the summer season is better for you.

@crazycarl00 2 жыл бұрын

My "imperial" broccoli is doing incredibly well. Thankfully my brussel sprouts and cauliflower are also doing pretty good. I'm technically in a 7b zone, though this spring, as you've noted, has been really weird. We had some very late cold temps this year.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh- I'll have to give that one a try, I'm glad to hear your brassicas are doing well!

@ddubsr5886 2 жыл бұрын

Did you use shade cloth? I’m 7B also

@crazycarl00 2 жыл бұрын

@@ddubsr5886 I haven't used shade cloth yet, but this weekend is supposed to be brutally hot well into the 90s, so I think I will this weekend.

@crazycarl00 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna in fairness, I purchased all of my plants because this is my first year trying my hand with gardening in a raised bed. I'm also growing in what I believe to be a very plant-friendly mix of Homeless Despot raised bed soil, compost, and a few inches of FoxFarm's Happy Frog on the surface. This is by no means a cost-effective growing operation I have going on. I'm just trying to get my feet wet in gardening and have a low tolerance for failure at the moment, so I went all-in and tried to do as much as I could to guarantee some sort of success. Even then, I let some of these plants sit in their tiny plastic containers way too long, and it shows with the spinach and beets. I am very fortunate that everything else seems to be taking off quite well. It's still early though.

@janebo1068 2 жыл бұрын

i am zone 6 as well in washington,, we are already 2 weeks past our planting date....just too cold to do anything...but i do think fall is tastier broccoli any year!!!!!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I hope it warms up for you soon!

@sbarr10 Жыл бұрын

Bolting broccoli. The story of my life, LOL.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear it!

@Cparchery... Жыл бұрын

Just started a garden 2 years ago im not haveing good luck with broccoli what would be a good time and strand to fall plant in ct

@johnrobholmes 2 жыл бұрын

I've never had grocery store broccoli. I chalk it up to growing it without a ton of extra nutes and water. For this reason I prefer kale, lettuce, etc...

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Lettuce & kale are definitely less finicky! But I love broccoli and cauliflower so much, I just can't help but to keep trying!

@johnnieblackburn3182 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem this year with my broccoli. We went from 40 degree weather to 90 and 95 this year.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

It was a rough spring... I'm hoping fall is a little more forgiving!

@dawnmana5876 2 жыл бұрын

I think you got my region's normal weather. It's been mild and dry here, but it's supposed to be dreary with lots of floods.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're getting a break from the dreariness and flooding this year!

@josealeman332 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from WA state... yeup... I have same similar weather problems, but my broccoli last 4 days went about 3 feet tall , crazy weather . past 3 weeks been raining , some days around 55 and mornings lower 40, it should be around 75 here this time . but its ok... the chickens will be very happy..:) I have about 70 tomatoes and peppers I cant keep them inside anymore plus 80 corns that need to go in the ground very soon but still too cold and too much rain, I always have the option of buying the plants from the store if all mine die. but I wilL get a garden this year no matter what. :)

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you're dealing with the crazy weather too- but I'm so glad you're not giving up!!

@TietLung 2 жыл бұрын

Thats why here in north florida i dont plant any brasicas till mid september. Our temps stay pretty moderate with cool nights and the rainy season tapers off that time of year. If i plant them when things suggest, they bolt quickly and i get nothing out of them.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you've figured out a planting time that works well for you! I've had a similar experience, in that if I plant when suggested, they bolt very quickly!

@TietLung 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna florida is a tricky place to figure out what to plant and when. I allow some of them to bolt so i can collect the seeds, usually 5 of each depending on how many i plan to plant the next season. I still havent gotten broccoli figured out though lol. Hopefully this year ill have it at least edible. Im trying quinoa too and will see how it does this year.

@shamshersinghfarmernews884 2 жыл бұрын

👍 💚

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

💚

@nkc9788 2 жыл бұрын

Yes… Boston Zone 6! Expect mids 90 this weekend. Unheard of!!!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh... sorry to hear that!

@gardenofgeni 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy weather here in Massachusetts! My broccoli is starting to bolt so over it.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that!

@georgehart1122 2 жыл бұрын

Our wild heatwave in Buffalo, NY didnt last longer than a week so my broccoli and cabbage seem to be doing well. in fact the nappa cabbage is being a real bully to some of the sown lettuce and transplanted leeks. leaves easily larger than my head!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad your brassicas are doing well! And yes- those napa cabbage can really reach some impressive sizes when they're happy!

@meshab6049 2 жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to the Nappa Cabbage here in MI 6a. It was just fine last week

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

😥

@jef8528 2 жыл бұрын

Weather is game changer….different ways, hit, cold, wet, dry

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

That it is

@jef8528 2 жыл бұрын

I meant hot😁, I’m getting very impatient with the weather…. enough already

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

@@jef8528 haha- my brain automatically read it as 'hot'... didn't even notice!

@jef8528 2 жыл бұрын

Tomorrow is the day for tomatoes to go in the ground 🍅

@jef8528 2 жыл бұрын

I have no where the amount of garden you have, but it works for us. How do I add pictures to a reply?

@ke3347 2 жыл бұрын

Cute shirt!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@chiefredbird7315 Жыл бұрын

I'm screwed in zone 9....90 degrees during the day 55 at night.... great!

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Yes- that is definitely a big challenge for growing brassicas!

@dj-ph8mw Ай бұрын

My plants are beautiful and 2 feet tall with tiny heads that are starting to flower. I directly sowed on March 3rd in 8b. As soon as spring temps hit 80, I partially covered with shade cloth. I use a soaker hose system in 4x8 raised beds. I planted more broccoli than any other veggie. This is very disappointing.

@veronikasladekova5226 2 жыл бұрын

My freshly planted Peppers were eaten by pheasant, along with some peashoots and salad greens. .

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no!! Of all the critters I have issues with, I never even thought about pheasants eating the garden. I'm sorry to hear that!

@_Boregard_Rippy_ 2 жыл бұрын

... Garden Overwhelm ... !!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

It's too early in the season for that isn't it 😂?

@_Boregard_Rippy_ 2 жыл бұрын

.... YES Absolutely ... !!! @@GrowfullywithJenna

@Gkrissy 2 жыл бұрын

I live in GA and I am about to give up on trying to grow cabbages for the same reason. The temperature spikes cause them to bolt. I can grow broccoli but I have yet to grow cabbage or cauliflower.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Are you able to grow them in the fall?

@emullinsstreams 2 жыл бұрын

I had to do a second seed start because all the first ones died. The second round went in the ground later than I wanted, and while a few tomatoes and peppers look good, the rest look stunted and slightly yellow-tinted...not as green as I'd like. I fertilized them today in hopes that that will help, but I don't know

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I hope they recover!

@edcglassworks5771 2 жыл бұрын

Same thing with my broccoli 🥦 this year.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear this!

@jamieroller3031 Жыл бұрын

How did your broccoli variety test do. Which one of the Emerald Crown and Fiesta turn out?

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

The Emerald Crown performed really well, the Fiesta & Gemini I was bit disappointed in. My slightly later planting of Gypsy did excellent- better than the earlier planting in fact! I tried a new one this year also- Sonora, and it performed perhaps best of all in the heat.

@sararich2026 2 жыл бұрын

Jenna my zone is zone 8 my broccoli is bolting Also really bad. Temps are in the upper 90s.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear this, Sara.

@Paula_T 2 жыл бұрын

Brassicas are so temperamental.... I grow in northern NV, so you can imagine... I just eat every one that shows a flower spike whenever they show up, so the plant isn't a total waste. Chickens get the rest. I try to have a few seedlings available to stick in at intervals just to see if a few might hit the jackpot and survive, and have also decided that here, it's probably a more reliable method to put brassicas in after the solstice. I also leave the kales in over winter, and they resprout in spring, giving me something to eat early. I cannot grow what looks like supermarket broccoli here, I think, so I don't try. Seems like every spring is a new game now days...

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

They are indeed- I'm always a little envious of folks with the right climate to grow them! I'm sure you're making your chickens quite happy, though! My flock got a few yesterday too. And you're right- it does seem like every spring is a new game-- it keeps us on our toes for sure!

@trudymautz4388 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if you remove a flower from a brassica that is going to seed, will it still head up?

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Typically they will not. The best you might get are some harvestable side shoots.

@mikefrench3800 2 жыл бұрын

Love those britches!!!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Dovetail Workwear-- they're the best!

@lindag4484 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Northern New England where, one would think, the May daytime temps would not leave the 80s. Not so for this weekend. We're to go above 90 on both Saturday and Sunday. EEEKK! I fear the lettuces will wilt, the spinach will bolt, and the melon vines will wither. I have tiny chamomile just breaking the surface. My raised beds don't have drip irrigation and I have no way of providing shade for my gardens. The only thing I can think to do is water deeply on Friday and cross my fingers.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! I would not have expected your area of the country to be getting that kind of heat! Sorry to hear this- and I hope your crops make it through!

@leaelizabeth23 2 жыл бұрын

We are in GA and it normally isnt this hot here. It will be 94 tomorrow. Even the heat loving plants may suffer this summer. 😖

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh... that's rough, I'm sorry to hear that!

@tonyapatrick4451 2 жыл бұрын

I planted broccoli for the first time this year. It is doing great as far as growth. However, the caterpillars are giving me fits. I know covering is a great option and I purchased some covering for this year, but the time got away from me. I have been inspecting and killing any caterpillars I find every couple of days. Is it to late to cover? Is there an end to the life cycle of the moths? Am I disrupting their life cycle enough to get rid of them? Thanks so much for the informative videos. Happy gardening!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

It's not too late to net-- but make sure they are all dead! And even after you cover you'll want to keep checking on them. Just a few missed caterpillars can do a whole lot of damage under those covers. I'm not big on any type of sprays (even organic) but I do use Bt for cabbageworms. If I were you, I'd give the plants a one time spray with Bt and then cover with netting. Cabbageworm can complete its life cycle in 3-6 weeks, weather dependent. In northern climates 2-3 generations can occur in one growing season, in the south, 6-8 generations... so no, there's not really an end till the frost.

@tonyapatrick4451 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna Thanks so much for the advice