Crop Rotation Group
Brassicas (Cabbage family)
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Soil
Rich, moist soil, firm with plenty of well rotted compost dug in.
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Position
Full sun.
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Frost tolerant
Tolerates light frost.
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Feeding
Feed plants with a liquid plant food when they begin to form heads.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 1' 3" (40cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow in spring while the soil is still cool. Plant again in late summer for harvesting in the fall.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Water often to keep the soil constantly moist.
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Harvesting
Harvest when the heads reach the size you want. In fall, cut heads high, leaving the base of the plant intact. Small heads will often regrow from the stub.
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Troubleshooting
Slugs can be a problem. Trap them with beer traps, hand pick them in rainy weather, or spray them with caffeinated coffee.
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