Pruning broccolini (Pinching broccolini) and additional fertilizing – broccolini growing tips
This time, it’s taking care of the broccolini. Pinch the central bud and apply additional fertilizer for broccolini.
About 3 weeks after the first fertilizer, buds have formed on the central stem of broccolini. This is the very first central buds that appears.
We fertilized the broccolini in late September. At that time, we also fertilized the cabbage and chinese cabbage.
https://www.vege-try.net/en/additional-fertilizer-for-cabbag...Harvest the central buds when they are about 3 to 4cm (1.2 to 1.6 inches) in diameter. If the buds bloom, the stem becomes tough, bitterness increases, and the taste deteriorates, so let’s harvest it early.
Cut the stem diagonally to prevent rainwater from collecting on the cut surface. (Wet cuts are prone to disease.)
After removing the central buds, many side shoots will grow, so they need nutrients. Therefore, we’ll apply additional fertilizer.
The amount of fertilizer is 20cc (3/4oz) of chicken manure per spot. Turn over the mulch, dig a hole about 10cm (4 inches) deep, and apply fertilizing.
Afterward, water the manure, cover it with soil, and put back the mulch and insect netting. This completes the pinching and fertilizing of the broccolini.
Following is the video for how-to. English subtitles are available.