Why Start Broccoli and other Brassicas Early? (And How I Do It)

Why start broccoli and other brassicas so early? This video explains why & how I start brassicas (aka cruciferous crops including broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi and more) early in the season (mid-Feb) and transplant well before my last frost date (approx. May 10) in midwestern Ohio. I also address the question of whether or not these crops can be direct sown in my climate. Related videos/playlists: Seeds to Sow, Day by Day:    • Seeds to Sow- Day by Day   Seeds to Sow, Month by Month:    • Seeds to Sow- Month by Month   How to Start Brassicas from Seed Indoors:    • How to Start Cabbage (and other brassicas)...   Bolted Brassicas:    • What's Wrong with my Broccoli:  Bolted Bra...   Using Frost Covers:    • Using Frost Cloth and Hoops in the Garden   Transplanting VS Direct Sowing:    • Transplant or Direct Sow in the vegetable ...   Some of the links included here are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. I will only recommend items I love and should you choose to make a purchase, it helps support the channel! Thank you! 💚 My favorite, long-lasting seed starting trays: https://allaboutthegarden.com/?sca_re... North Spore Premium Mushroom Starting Supplies (use my code GROWFULLY for 10% off): https://northspore.sjv.io/Nke3Q2 A.M. Leonard Horticultural Tool & Supply: https://amleo.idevaffiliate.com/184.html HISEA Gardening Boots http://shrsl.com/41ell Dripworks Irrigation: https://www.dripworks.com/?ref=Growfully Omlet Chicken Coops and Supplies: https://www.omlet.us/shop/chicken_kee... Growfully Amazon Storefront (products I use): https://www.amazon.com/shop/growfully... If you use Amazon and want to buy anything at all, click through with this affiliate link: https://www.amazon.com/ref=nav_logo?&... 00:00 Intro 00:28 Seed packets say to plant 4-6 weeks before last frost-- Why I don't do this 03:35 Ideal climate for brassicas 04:23 What a typical Ohio spring looks like 5:16 Problems caused in brassicas due to inclement weather 06:07 My sowing/planting timing for brassicas 06:46 Tips for success with early plantings 08:50 Can I direct sow brassicas, considerations?