Broccoli Head Rot: Complete Treatment Guide

What is Broccoli Head Rot?

Symptoms

  • Brown spots
  • Soft tissue
  • Water soaking
  • Head decay
  • Bad odor
  • Discoloration

What Causes Broccoli Head Rot?

  • Bacterial infection
  • High humidity
  • Poor airflow
  • Water pooling
  • Plant stress
  • Warm weather

How to Treat Broccoli Head Rot

Organic Treatments

  • Remove plants
  • Improve airflow
  • Proper spacing
  • Clean practices
  • Copper sprays
  • Timing harvest

Chemical Treatments

Cultural Controls

  • Plant spacing
  • Good drainage
  • Air circulation
  • Timed watering
  • Clean practices
  • Early harvest

How to Prevent Broccoli Head Rot

  • Proper spacing
  • Good airflow
  • Timed watering
  • Clean practices
  • Resistant varieties
  • Regular monitoring