Why Start Broccoli and other Brassicas Early? (And How I Do It)

Описание: Why start broccoli and other brassicas so early? This video explains why & how I start brassicas (aka cruciferous crops including broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi and more) early in the season (mid-Feb) and transplant well before my last frost date (approx. May 10) in midwestern Ohio. I also address the question of whether or not these crops can be direct sown in my climate.

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00:00 Intro
00:28 Seed packets say to plant 4-6 weeks before last frost-- Why I don't do this
03:35 Ideal climate for brassicas
04:23 What a typical Ohio spring looks like
5:16 Problems caused in brassicas due to inclement weather
06:07 My sowing/planting timing for brassicas
06:46 Tips for success with early plantings
08:50 Can I direct sow brassicas, considerations?