Diarrhea and bowel disturbance: Nearing labor your body will produce prostaglandins, a chemical which will cause loose bowel movements. A very unpleasant sign of impending labor, but one which does let you know the baby is coming soon. If you have been suffering from constipation, this may be a bit of a relief.
As a cool-weather vegetable, brussel sprouts do well when the plants are well-watered, especially during the hot summer months when they are first transplanted (for a fall harvest), or are reaching maturity (during an early spring planting).
Broccoli â Broccoli seedlings should be planted 10 weeks before the first frost date in your area. This means planting them during the last hot summer days so itâs important to mulch around them to help keep the ground cool and moist. Feed the plants 3 weeks after transplanting into the garden.