[jo.power]

Hi just need a bit of help have 16 broccoli sorry their calabrese (I'm sure its pretty much the same thing) seedling plants that seem a bit leggy have potted them on to large pots on their own not sure when to plant them out or what to do next I'm sure they are getting fed up of me asking them and they are rude and dont respond heres hoping someone out there is feeling kind today and can help me thank you.  

[WG.]

Where have you got them?

[Jake]

..I'm sure they are getting fed up of me asking them and they are rude and dont respond ...

Yeah, all my brassica seedlings are arrogant too, I think its coz they're so leggy, they just think they're gods gift. Anyway, I have the same problem

[jo.power]

at the moment they are in my shed and come out during the day I did have them on my window sill do you think thats why they went leggy.

[WG.]

at the moment they are in my shed and come out during the day I did have them on my window sill do you think thats why they went leggy.

Well I was going to suggest more light and less heat (regardless of what you answered).  Have you got a coldframe?  Or a cloche?

[jo.power]

No would that help sorry stupid questions but am very new and you are all so wise

[WG.]

No would that help sorry stupid questions but am very new and you are all so wise

Flattery will get you everywhere  :oops:

Yes, that's what to do with them.  Even that is temporary, get them out in the open before they put on too much soft growth.  When do you normally get your last frosts?

I have cabbage & cauli planted out already and I am about 700 miles north of you.

[jo.power]

God I'm not sure we have had frost most mornings lately but they are getting lighter so I reckon next couple of weeks things are certainly hotting up.  Glad flattery works will use again when I'm stuck probably tomorrow.

[WG.]

I'd say calabrese is a little more frost tender than other brassicas.  If the weather continues to improve the way it has been going, try planting it out in the open after a week in the coldframe.   Remember to open the frame on sunny days.

[jo.power]

Thank you so much that has really helped thank you

[Annie]

I haven`t sown my broccoli yet but it always looks leggy,when I plant out I just dig the hole a bit deeper to cover some of the stem,they will grow OK if you don`t but are more pron to wind damage.

[jo.power]

Thank you that has helped at least I know I'm not doing something wrong thank you
 

[ytyynycefn]

Looking on the bright side, even if they do croak, there's plenty of time to plant some more  

[wellingtons]

... I've always been told to plant them quite deep and quite firm, so if they're leggy I just plant em deep ...  

[toptonk]

IF LEGGY PLANT RIGHT UP TO FIRST LEAVES.