Mastering Brassicas: Grow Broccoli, Cabbage, & Kale Like a Pro!

Small broccoli heads. Loose cabbages. Bitter kale. If this sounds like every brassica season you've ever had, you're not alone and the fix is easier than you think.

Brassicas aren't difficult plants, but they are particular. They want cool weather, strong light, and a grower who starts them early enough to transplant before the heat arrives. In this episode, I break down the exact step-by-step system I use to grow broccoli, cabbage, and kale from seed plus a warm-climate adjustment for anyone whose spring turns to summer overnight.
Inside this video:

The two non-negotiables for healthy brassica seedlings
Supplies you actually need (and what you can skip)
Timing your seed start 4–6 weeks before transplant
Planting depth, moisture level, and labeling your cells
Preventing leggy seedlings with proper light and cooler air
14–16 hours of light per day and why airflow matters
Bottom watering technique for stronger root systems
How to thin seedlings without damaging the survivors
Potting up into 3–4 inch containers when weather delays you
Feeding lightly — and why overdoing nitrogen creates floppy plants
Hardening off the right way to avoid transplant stall
Spacing and early pest protection with netting and row covers
The warm-climate pivot: growing fall through winter instead of spring

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