First picture of my broccoli I was going to post on Reddit just under a week ago asking if yall thought it was time to pick, second picture is today. I forgot to check on it and sure enough; it doesn’t look like it’s flowered yet or started to spread open at all. I’m just trying to hear from more experienced people, is there any reason to pick it now or, is it totally safe to push it to the very last day like once I start to see actual flowers opening or the tight packing of the buds opening up.. like, if i grab it the day I see separation, will there be a noticeably worse flavor or bitterness?
by bmaanndd
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There is no benefit in waiting. Harvest now.
Edit: farmers almanac link – the quality decreases basically
“If you do see yellow petals, harvest immediately, as the quality will decrease rapidly.”
https://www.almanac.com/plant/broccoli#:~:text=If%20you%20do%20see%20yellow%20petals%2C%20harvest%20immediately%2C%20as%20the%20quality%20will%20decrease%C2%A0rapidly.
It’s ready don’t wait unless you want Walmart quality
I’m never certain when the head is done growing but it does look like it could get a bit bigger
I want this on mine 😂 beautiful 😍