Growing Broccoli

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09 Oct 12 Terry (Australia - temperate climate)
I live in Perth and have just finished a beautiful harvest of my broccoli. I'm going to plant some more seedlings today. If you are not getting any heads developing give them a dose of Potassium Permanganate. Five or so grains in a 9 litre watering can, weak enough so you can see the bottom of the can. Good for any vegetable or flower not producing flowers! Give it to them twice 2 or 3 weeks apart.
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28 Dec 12 Di (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Thank you for that great tip Terry. I will give the Potassium Permanganate a whirl for the toms I have that don't seem to be putting out many flowers!! Hmmm I just might try it on the caulies too!! Cheers Di.
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