Broccoli
3.7 out of 5 (3 experiences)
Fast grower
Survivor
Taxonomy
Brassica oleracea var. italica
Brassica
Brassicaceae
Brassicales
How to care for Broccoli
Water
How often to water your Broccoli
every 9
Broccoli needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Broccoli in your home
a window
Broccoli love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Broccoli does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Broccoli in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Broccoli
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Broccoli after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Broccoli prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Broccoli requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Broccoli doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
Soil
Broccoli does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Broccoli grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Native Region
Broccoli is native to Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and temperate Asia.
Care Summary for Broccoli
Broccoli
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 3
Survivor 3
Large, lush leaves 2
Browns easily 2
Pest magnet 1
10/15/2021
My broccoli was thriving for a while then suddenly declined. It was getting too much sun and not enough water. Thankfully these boys are resilient and I moved it and fed it more and it thrives again! Love my broccoli plant <3
Fast grower
Survivor
Pest magnet
05/24/2021
leaves brown easily, wilts easily but will perk right back up once watered
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Survivor
Browns easily
05/24/2021
leaves brown easily, wilts easily but will perk right back up once watered
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Survivor
Browns easily
