Broccoli Hollow Stem: Complete Treatment Guide
What is Broccoli Hollow Stem?
Symptoms
- Hollow stem centers
- Brown internal discoloration
- Stem splitting
- Weak stems
- Poor head attachment
What Causes Broccoli Hollow Stem?
- Boron deficiency
- Rapid growth
- Wide plant spacing
- High nitrogen
- Environmental stress
How to Treat Broccoli Hollow Stem
Organic Treatments
- Borax application
- Organic boron sources
- Balanced fertilizers
- Seaweed extracts
Chemical Treatments
- Boron supplements
- Foliar sprays
- Nutrient solutions
- pH balancers
Cultural Controls
- Balance fertilization
- Proper boron levels
- Appropriate spacing
- Growth monitoring
- Stress reduction
How to Prevent Broccoli Hollow Stem
- Soil testing
- Proper nutrition
- Optimal spacing
- Controlled nitrogen
- Regular monitoring
Recommended Fertilizers for Broccoli Hollow Stem
- Boron supplements
- Balanced NPK fertilizers
- Calcium supplements
- Micronutrient blends