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How to Grow Hydroponic Broccoli
How to Grow Hydroponic Broccoli. Broccoli, along with many other vegetables, produces well in hydroponic gardening situations. By definition, hydroponic gardening delivers the nutrients to the plant roots through a water system with the plants suspended in an artificial growing medium. The system is efficient in delivering nutrients to the plants,...
Broccoli, along with many other vegetables, produces well in hydroponic gardening situations. By definition, hydroponic gardening delivers the nutrients to the plant roots through a water system with the plants suspended in an artificial growing medium. The system is efficient in delivering nutrients to the plants, cutting growing time. However, gardeners growing hydroponic broccoli need to be aware of the same temperature and light requirements as conventional growers.
Things You'll Need
Hydroponic system
Broccoli seeds
Choose a hydroponic growing system. A number of hydroponic systems are available; any of them will work with vegetables like broccoli, although choosing a system that can be placed in a cool area will work best for this cool-season crop.
Plant two to four broccoli seeds in the growing medium of each grow cup. The growing medium may vary with the hydroponic system but is commonly rock wool, gravel or crushed clay. Operate the hydroponic system according to its operating instructions to provide the proper nutrients and water circulation to the broccoli seeds. Thin the plants to a single broccoli plant in each grow cup after the seeds sprout.
Place the hydroponic system in an area with daytime temperatures of about 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Keeping the seeds warmer until germination may help the plants start a little quicker but is not necessary. Allow the plants to grow in a well-lit but cool environment. If the hydroponic system is kept indoors, provide a grow light.
Harvest the broccoli when it reaches maturity. This commonly takes about 4 months with a hydroponic system.
Tips & Warnings
Group other cool-season plants, such as cauliflower and cabbage, with the broccoli. All these plants benefit from cooler growing conditions. Growing several species in the same hydroponic system brings a little variety to the table.
