• Locate a sharp knife or garden pruners.
  • Cut heads when they are firm to the touch and before florets have swelled prior to
    flowering.
  • During the hot days of summer it is best to harvest heads in early morning.
  • Leave plants in the ground after harvest of central head to allow production of side
    shoots.
  • After harvesting clean heads under running water.
  • Broccoli leaves can also be picked when tender and boiled like spinach or collard greens.