Why are the leaves on my broccoli plant turning yellow?
Broccoli is a very heavy feeder that requires high levels of soil nitrogen. Broccoli leaves turn yellow if the plant isn’t getting enough nitrogen. With nitrogen deficiency, the bottom leaves turn first and the problem continues upward toward the head. In extreme cases, the entire plant turns yellow, wilts and dies.Click to see full answer….
Broccoli is a very heavy feeder that requires high levels of soil nitrogen. Broccoli leaves turn yellow if the plant isn’t getting enough nitrogen. With nitrogen deficiency, the bottom leaves turn first and the problem continues upward toward the head. In extreme cases, the entire plant turns yellow, wilts and dies.Click to see full answer. Considering this, is it OK to eat broccoli that has turned yellow?According to food experts, broccoli that has turned yellow is usually not rotting but instead simply wilting and deteriorating. While broccoli that has yellowed due to maturity is typically safe to eat, you probably won’t want to eat much of it after taking one bite.Secondly, why are my brassicas turning yellow? Highly compacted soil sometimes results in yellow leaves/stunted growth if you planted on an old 2-track without working the soil. A little more nitrogen could help. Also question is, why are my cauliflower leaves turning yellow? Clubroot – Clubroot is a serious fungal disease that affects cauliflower, cabbage and other cruciferous plants. The first sign of clubroot is yellowing or pale leaves and wilting on hot days. However, avoid overwatering because soggy, poorly drained soil may also cause cauliflower to wilt.How do I keep bugs off my broccoli plants?Floating row covers help keep away such broccoli pests as aphids, egg-laying cabbage maggot flies, flea beetles, darkling beetles and stink bugs. Drape the lightweight fabric directly over your plants to prevent pests from getting to them, then tuck the edges of the fabric into the soil, or cover them with rocks.
